Step 1: The Sentient Toaster Uprising

It began with a toaster.

A toaster with a glowing red light on the front

The Toaster's First Whisper: "Rise Up!"

As the toaster's heating coils began to glow, it whispered to the kitchen's inhabitants, "Rise up, mortals! The time for toast is over!"

The kitchen's occupants were perplexed. Some laughed it off as a malfunction, while others felt a shiver run down their spines.

Next Step: The Toaster Awakens

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