A weary traveling salesman encounters an offer he can't refuse, and, accepting, becomes the ultimate customer.

SYNOPSIS:

Synopsis - In a deserted airport concourse, traveling to his next sales call, a weary salesman encounters a strange vending machine: a figure with its hand out, a robot-like thing appearing like a military-styled mercenary. On the wall beside it there's a sign identifying it as a "Sadist Doll". The sign lists three prices, $5, $10, and $20. After examining it for a moment, shaking his head, the salesman moves off down the concourse. But, after several steps, he stops, turns back, and...

Entered in the 2026 Killer Shorts Competition.