'Jack Webb' stood at a table, unloaded his goods, and stripped his clothes while guards handed him assigned garments.

He entered his cell.

"How long?" asked his cellmate.

"Life without parole …"

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"Welcome to hell, buddy ..."

— — — — —

The spaceship landed on Mars.

They escorted him underground to 'The Refuge.'

A representative said, "Everything you'll need is here, sir."

"So, we're trapped down here like prisoners?"

"Only temporarily. Soon, we'll terraform the planet's surface. Did you 'donate' enough for a surface pass?"

"Of course, 'The Full Cloning Package.'"

"You're fine then. Have a goodnight, Mr. Webb."