Tales from the Darkside

S01E08 The Word Processor of the Gods

Title: The Word Processor of the Gods Plot: Richard Hagstrom feels disillusioned with his life, burdened by a disrespectful son and a nagging wife. On his birthday, his nephew Jonathan surprises him with a unique homemade word processor. To Richard's astonishment, everything he inputs becomes real, unnoticed by anyone else. He starts with minor alterations but soon erases his son from existence. Even his wife remains oblivious to the changes. As the device begins to malfunction, Richard types one final narrative, ensuring he and Jonathan's mother are married, making Jonathan his son. The processor ultimately self-destructs, granting Richard's last wish.