I knew I was in trouble as soon as I saw him sitting there. When he looked up from his papers at me, the television on the table behind him came to life, displaying a visceral, gory mockery of a cartoon. It was distressing. It made me feel sick. Punishment for something I had done but was unaware of…
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This puts me in mind of With Folded Hands by Jack Williamson...