[ CW ] A multi-billionaire offers you 100 million to kill a stranger ...

I sat in the waiting room feeling anxious. How many opportunities do you get to interview the creator of an international corporation? I looked over my notes trying to cram as much information in as possible to sound intelligible when I speak to him. Wyatt Hornby, president and founder of Hornby Technologies, the man behind the new energy initiative. Went to MIT, graduated top of his class, created the technology that uses sound waves to create electricity in his first year out. Some people related it to the kid's film `` Monster's Inc'' of which Hornby was not a fan. I need to make sure that I avoid that comparison. 
 It's strange that he consented to meet me out of everyone that he could have met with in the past. People for the New York Times, CBS, NBC, and other major media outlets had asked to interview him and he's always turned them down. I'm just a college student trying to write my final thesis for graduation. 
 Hornby's secretary picked up her phone and turned to me. `` Mr. Hornby will see you now.'' 
 I picked up my materials and headed toward the door as it opened for me. Hornby's office was the size of my entire apartment. The walls were lined with televisions and computer systems that were all wireless thanks to his technology. I looked at his desk and realized he was not sitting there. 
 `` Mr. Rees, you can take a seat and I will be with you in a moment,'' a voice came from the television behind his desk as an image came into view. A virtual image of Hornby was speaking to me. I did as it asked and pulled out my materials. 
 A wall opened up and bright light came out. Hornby and an associate exited and the door closed behind them. They both wore lab coats, and Hornby removed his as the other man exited the room. 
 `` Just testing some new technologies. No questions on that though. You'll see it soon enough'' 
 I rose out of my seat and reached to shake his hand, `` Thank you for meeting me, sir. It's an honor to make your acquaintance. Gale Rees.'' 
 He ignored my hand and sat down, `` Oh I know who you are. I do n't meet with anyone unless I have a little background information on you.'' 
 `` I have done a little background information myself, as anyone in my position would. I was baffled when you consented to meeting me. I've never been so honored in my life.'' 
 `` Oh no bother, son. I know what it's like going to school and being a broke student trying to make ends meet. In fact I understand that you are a science major yourself.'' 
 `` Yes, physics sir. That's why I wanted to interview you of all people. You've changed the world with your technology.'' 
 I pulled out my notes and just as I opened my folder all of my papers fell out onto the floor. He kindly got up to help me. *Idiot, you're making yourself look like a fool. 
 Hornby picked up a single piece of paper, instead of helping. *Shit! My theoretical paper. Now I'm looking like even more of an idiot. * 
 `` Did you write this?'' He asked, `` This is fascinating. Based on the ideas that you have written here this looks like it could really be something.'' 
 `` Really, sir?'' 
 `` Yes. Let me ask something of you. I can help you with this by giving you monetary support'' He walked around his desk and sat down with the paper. `` But I only do things if I get something in return. After all, I am a businessman. This idea could change the solar system, HELL, the universe! I'd be happy to be a contributing factor.'' 
 *Holy shit! * He's going to help me change the universe when he's changed the world. 
 `` I just would like you to do one thing for me in exchange for my monetary contribution.'' 
 My voice cracked, and I got nervous about what he would ask. Is he trying to get me to suck him off? Hell, it might be worth it. `` Anything, sir.'' 
 `` I want you to use a new device I've created to kill someone.'' 
 `` WHAT?!'' I felt the blood leave my brain and got lightheaded. 
 `` I have used my sonic technology to create energy, and I found a way to use that energy to create a weapon. I want you to test it. The thing is, the person has to be of perfect health, and has to be completely random. Nobody you know can be killed. The thing is, I want to see if this will work in war. The person must be fit, and not have any illness, mental or physical. A regular person. Like you and I.'' 
 `` And if I do this, how much are you going to give me for the research?'' 
 `` One-hundred million dollars. That should give you enough to hire a team, find a research facility and any materials you need to test the theory.'' 
 I weighed the options. I had always wanted to kill someone after playing war games growing up, but I always thought if I would the person would be an enemy. I have to kill someone in cold blood that I do n't even know. I've watched crime shows, so I'm sure I could find a way to do it discreetly. 
 `` How does the weapon work?'' I asked. 
 `` It is completely silent, and omits a ray of energy that breaks apart the cells and compounds using the electrons inside each atom. It has worked on plants and man-made materials. I want to see if it will kill. I would test it on an animal, but let's face it, it would be nice to see if it would work in practice.'' 
 *Silent. * That's good enough for me. 
 `` Okay, I'm in.'' 
 He smiled. `` I had a feeling you would be. After all. Someone with such high goals needs money to achieve them.'' 
 He pulled out a small device from his pocket. It was strange because it had a faint blue glow to it, but resembled an expensive pen. 
 `` To use it twist the top to activate it, and point the other end at the target. Pull at the end you twisted and the ray will be shot out of it. It's that simple.'' 
 He reached out to hand me the device. I nervously reached across his desk and grabbed onto it. He did n't let go. 
 `` You have to do as I say. Nobody you know'' 
 `` Of course.'' I replied with a shaky voice. 
 He looked at me and smiled as if he had won. I smiled back, feeling like a winner myself. Then, his face twisted maniacally as he lifted my paper off the desk with his free hand. 
 `` I changed the world, but I've always aimed even higher. Now, thanks to you I will change everything once again.'' 
 With both of our hands on the device, he twisted the end he was holding and pulled.
