Anticipation surged through the five children. Ray and Lily were especially excited. This was their first true exposure to the Spirit Ascension Platform.
Entering with only their brain waves… what would that feel like?
With a mechanical hum, five metal pods slid out from the wall. They lay horizontally, each shaped to fit a human body. In the dim light, they resembled metallic coffins.
"Lie down inside."
They followed the instructions and lay down. A chilling cold seeped into their bodies the moment they made contact, instantly sharpening their focus.
The interior walls were lined with electrodes that quickly adhered snugly to their skin.
"We will begin shortly. Relax your bodies and wait for the scan. You may feel some discomfort. Endure it briefly."
Those were the final words before the pods slowly slid back into the wall. Darkness swallowed Ray whole.
