The Offer

Saturday, June 29th, 2002

Los Angeles, California

Throughout the city, at varying times, an unusual letter is sent to the homes of various unemployed individuals. At the top is the logo of an international charity known as Miracle LLC. Below this, it says the following:

{If you are reading this letter, you've been chosen as one of our newest candidates for a local project. Given the nature of this venture, we urge you to keep this a secret. Please answer the following questions honestly. The results will not be shared.}

At first, the questions start simple and mundane...

{What is your full legal name?}

{What is your date of birth?}

{Where were you born?}

{Are you a U.S citizen?}

{Do you have a driver's license?}

{Can you describe any prior work experience?}

{What are your best qualities?}

{Do you have a criminal record?}

As the list goes on, they gradually become more...odd.

{Do you have any physical training?}

{Do you have any combat training?}

{Have you undergone firearm safety training?}

{Are you familiar with the use of any weapons?}

Near the end, some of the questions are outright disturbing.

{Have you ever considered hurting another person?}

{Have you ever hurt or injured others?}

{Have you ever considered killing others?}

{Have you killed before?}

{Do you like hurting other people?}

Beneath the questions, more text can be seen.

{Thank you for your time. Please leave this completed survey in your mail box to be collected. Within 48 hours, you will receive a follow-up message. If you have been accepted, you'll be given a time and location to meet with our staff for on-site training. If you have been denied, a check will be delivered instead. Have a blessed day!}