He took another bite. The burger was half-gone. He hadn’t realized. A terrible, beautiful thought surfaced: If I finish it, I have to go back.
The waitress’s faceless gaze felt gentle. “You don’t. That’s the rule. One meal per soul. The unblocking is temporary.” double cheeseburger, medium fries unblocked
The waitress tilted her head. Her voice was the sound of a finger tracing a dusty screen. “It’s as real as the hunger that brought you here.” He took another bite
Liam’s hand moved before his brain caught up. He picked up the burger. The warmth seeped through the paper. He took a bite. double cheeseburger, medium fries unblocked
Black and white tiles. A chrome napkin dispenser. The low, constant hum of a vent hood.
“Then why does it exist?”
He clicked.