By Joem Antonio
“Although Professor Ashbaum and I have always had our differences,” said Dr. Richter to his investors, “I got his widow to volunteer his body for this demonstration. Time to see if Ashbaum’s views on the afterlife change after this.”
The investors laughed nervously as they stared at the exhumed corpse of the greatest philosopher of their time.
Richter pulled the lever and the machine whirred. All eyes were on Ashbaum’s body.
A twitch. Then…nothing.
The investors began to leave.
“W-wait…” Richter stammered.
Meanwhile, Ashbaum held his breath, relishing his enemy’s humiliation. Mess with the dead and find out, he thought.
Great story, well written. Could be a preface to a longer story.
Nice combination of humor mixed with the macabre.
Great. Loved the twist of him holding his breath.
Suggestive and spooky. Could be developed into a longer piece of haunting and uncertainty.
Good trist at the end.