Mr. Rogers smiled kindly at the camera and waved to his young viewers, but inside he felt only contempt. As he hosted his children's show, preaching goodness and tolerance, he plotted ways to spread hatred and fear.

After filming finished for the day, he gathered armfuls of books from the local library. He piled them high on his coffee table.

He lit a match, watching as the corner of a book caught fire. The flames spread quickly, consuming the stories and information that could empower young minds. A vicious satisfaction filled him as he destroyed these symbols of learning and enlightenment.

As each book turned to ashes, he felt a grim pleasure, knowing he was plunging the world back into the darkness of ignorance. These books could have nurtured knowledge and understanding in children, but now their wisdom was lost.