La Boutique Humaine: A Novelty Shop

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Misophonia

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My heart races as my character—

“Crrrunch. Chomp. Mmmpphh…”

I pause the game.

Grabbing the bag, I yank it over your head. Chips cascade down your chest and back. You freeze, stunned.

“How many times have I asked you to chew with your mouth closed?”

I twist the bag tight. Your face bulges beneath the plastic, outlined in horror. You flail, clawing at my arm—but I don’t let go.

The bag collapses into your mouth, sucking further in with each desperate gasp. Your body jerks, convulses…then goes limp.

I sink back into the couch, sigh relief, and press play.