"Not quite what I intended," said Mr Black to the lab assistants. "I think the machine has developed a fault. It's still highly experimental, of courtse. Anyway, we'll have to call in our engineers before using it again. Still, I think I know someone who might be interested in her as she is. keep an eye on her while I make a phone call." He pulled out a mobile phone, dialled, and then spoke to someone for a couple of minutes. When he ended the call he was all smiles.
He turned to Sharon. "Good news," he said. "I've sold you for a hundred grand. Your buyer will collect you in the morning. You can spend the night here. We have a secure bedroom." Sharon was shown into the bedroom, and the door locked behind her. It wasn't really designed for someone on all fours and with no hands, though.
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