CHENEY – In the quiet town of Cheney, Kansas, an unsuspecting woman named Cindy McGraw has stumbled upon the ride of a lifetime – a 2011 Chevy Cruze that’s more than meets the eye. While most folks use their cars as mere transportation, Cindy’s magical Cruze has turned her life into a thrilling adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns.
The enchanted car, in fair to good condition and valued at nearly $5,000 not only transforms Cindy into a singing sensation but also bestows upon her the most luscious locks and the confidence to navigate life’s highway with style. As Cindy hops into the driver’s seat, her once mundane existence takes a turn for the extraordinary, but there is a catch.
Behind the wheel of her Cruze, Cindy discovers that she possesses a vocal prowess that rivals even the most seasoned performers. The car acts as a personal soundstage, revealing her talent as a singer that she never knew she had. Passersby are treated to impromptu concerts at traffic lights, where Cindy belts out tunes with a passion that turns heads and raises eyebrows. She matches every note perfectly as she sings along with the compact sedan’s sound system, whether it’s the local top 40 station, or the ancient Britney Spears CD that’s stuck in the player.
But the magic doesn’t stop there – the Cruze also functions as a beauty salon on wheels. As Cindy cruises down the road, a gentle breeze from the open windows miraculously styles her hair, leaving it perfectly coiffed. With her newfound looks and vocal prowess, Cindy is no longer content to be a wallflower; she becomes the road’s diva, confident and ready to take what is rightfully hers, weaving in and out of lanes(both travel and breakdown), at speeds that may not be sanctioned by law, but just feel right.
The enchanted Chevy Cruze isn’t just about appearances and singing – it has a meditative effect on Cindy, offering her a respite from the chaos of everyday life. The car becomes a sanctuary where she can forget her troubles and relax, even to the point of nodding off behind the wheel. In fact, the Cruze is so relaxing that Cindy often finds herself peacefully dozing off, entrusting the mystical vehicle to guide her safely through her dreams.
For those moments when she needs a little extra boost, Cindy has a secret compartment between the front seats where she stores a mysterious potion. Downing this elixir intensifies the enchantment, plunging her into a deep state of relaxation and creative inspiration. It’s the perfect remedy for a stressful day on the road.
The Cruze doesn’t just make Cindy a singing sensation and a beauty queen – it turns her into a verbal maestro. The car’s enchantment provides her with quick-witted retorts for any imagined verbal sparring, turning mundane moments into epic battles of words. With a rich inner life afforded by the Cruze, Cindy is ready to face any challenge, real or imaginary, so long as she remains in her metal and plastic cocoon of safety and inspiration.
Here’s the catch to this magical transformation: The effects of the enchanted Cruze wear off the instant Cindy steps outside the vehicle. The captivating spell is confined to the car’s interior, leaving Cindy to navigate the rest of her life without the supernatural enhancements that make her a star on the road. Once she leaves that recently vacuumed and vanillaroma-scented cloth interior , she becomes the mild mannered HR representative that can’t carry a tune, never sticks up for herself, and wears a knit cap to tame her unruly mane.
As with all magic, there are costs to balance the benefits, and the lofty heights she reaches behind the wheel are matched by the slithering lows of her everyday life. Still, there remains a glimmer of that sparkle, and she carries it closely until she can once again go to her true home: behind the wheel of a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
Stan Dirkson
