Fwoosh.

The inferno blasted out into the hall, illuminating the scared faces.

“Next,” the clerk called, glancing up at the shackled sacrifices.

“Will I ever see you again, mon amour?” she sobbed.

“I’ll always be with you in your heart.”

“Vous ne pouvez pas aller! Pourquoi? Pourquoi l’hôte doit-il s’exercer?“

“It was meant to be, my sweet. I am afraid it is farewell.”

“Au revoir, mon amour.“

“Au revoir.“

It was the time for the Burning of the Calories, as, one by one, the prisoners shuffled to meet their doom.

This has been a public service announcement. Fact: Over 100 calories are burned just by running, while simply walking up stairs for several minutes can result in the genocide of 150! Only you can make a difference. Only you can save lives. So please, just stop exercising.