Faust recognized Roy's greediness from afar and one day offered him a deal. Roy's soul in exchange for ten extra pairs of chromosomes.
Roy didn't believe in souls or an afterlife and thought Faust was a senile old man. He humored him by signing a silly contract making the exchange.
The next morning Roy felt different. His mind was racing with ideas and insights. Everything was faster and sharper. He felt rejuvenated. He left the house with his briefcase and 33 pairs of chromosomes. Roy proceeded to sell $500,000 worth of life insurance just going door to door. He thought nothing of Faust and the contract until he got home, stripped and showered. It was then he noticed a tiny tail sticking out of his haunches. He became furious, not because of the tail itself, but because it was so small. He wanted more tail.
In the ensuing weeks more leathery growths appeared over his body, too many to cover. He became grotesque, frightened his clients and was subsequently fired.
He was forced to join a traveling carnival and eventually married the bearded lady. They had three kids whose chromosome pairs totaled only 14 among them.
Roy, ironically, could not get life insurance because of his condition. He was doomed. Faust never returned. Once you sign that contract there is no backing out.
This tale of greed entails upsetting material for those with tails, large and small. It's not tailored for everyone.
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