Shattered Dreams

Dr. McCormick's dreams had been shattered. He had once been a proud member of Starfleet, serving as one of Dr. Leonard McCoy's assistants on the USS Enterprise. But now, he found himself relegated to a small booth in the dimly lit Quasar Bar and Grill, trying to hire a starship to take him back to the Genesis Planet.
He had heard the rumors that the planet was forbidden, but he couldn't accept that. He had to return, to see for himself the wonders that were created there. So, he approached the alien captain who ran the bar, pleading with him to take him to the planet. But the captain simply replied with a stern 'Genesis Planet forbidden!'
Dr. McCormick felt the weight of disappointment and defeat wash over him. He had no money, no friends, and no way to get back to the planet that haunted his dreams. But he refused to give up. He grabbed the captain's arm, begging for one last chance.
That's when a Federation security guard appeared, stern-faced and forbidding. He told Dr. McCormick that attempting to visit the Genesis Planet would result in severe punishment. The guard's words fell on deaf ears as Dr. McCormick frantically tried to use the Vulcan nerve pinch on him. But the guard was too well-trained, and Dr. McCormick's attempt failed.
He was quickly apprehended and taken to Federation prison, where he spent the rest of his days. He tried countless times to escape, but each attempt ended in failure, adding to his growing despair.
As the years went by, Dr. McCormick's name was forgotten, and he was buried in an unmarked grave. But his soul found no peace in death. It descended to Hades, where he was condemned to spend eternity shoveling coal under the watchful eye of Lucifer.
He was joined by other infamous souls, like Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin, and they were all forced to eat black bread and drink black water. Dr. McCormick's every move was monitored by Lucifer, who would poke him with an electrified pitchfork if he slowed down or took a break.
And so, Dr. McCormick spent eternity shoveling coal and screaming in agony. His dreams of returning to the Genesis Planet had been shattered, and he was now paying the ultimate price for his crimes. But perhaps, in some small way, it was his final punishment for trying to play God and tamper with the laws of nature.
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