John  Malins
John Malins asked Duncan Ralston:

If you could have any torture device in one of your stories what would it be and why? Mine would be some variation of the Brazen bull, something like a Minotaur, so it stands up like an Iron Maiden, if that makes sense. Kind of like a Wicker Man now I think of it. I like the idea of the sounds someone makes while they struggle to breath, while slowly roasting alive inside the Brazen bull, or Minotaur.

Duncan Ralston Thanks for the question! The Brazen bull is pretty wild, I heard about it a while back. I'm not sure which I'd pick, I'd be likelier to make something up at this point, unless I had something specific in mind. I've done crucifixion and a method called "the boats." Maybe Iron Maiden would be fun, because of the band and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.

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