HELL-O? DIAL-A-DEMON HOTLINE LAUNCHES TO PROVIDE SIN-FREE CUSTOMER SERVICE

In a move that has sent shockwaves through both the Vatican and the local telecommunications union, the Prince of Darkness has officially launched a toll-free, 1-800 number for mortals seeking direct infernal intervention without the traditional "soul-binding" paperwork. The initiative, titled Project Brimstone Connect, aims to modernize the afterlife’s outreach program by eliminating the need for pentagrams, goat blood, or standing in the middle of a crossroads at midnight in a damp cardigan.

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"We realized that the modern sinner is busy," said Beelzebub, the newly appointed Chief Marketing Officer of Gehenna. "Between the gig economy and the constant pressure to post aesthetic brunch photos, nobody has time for a full-scale ritual invocation. Our new Satan-Free phone number allows you to negotiate your eternal damnation while waiting for your oat milk latte. It’s about accessibility. It’s about disruption. It’s about high-speed fiber-optic torment."

The hotline features a comprehensive automated menu designed to streamline the damnation process. Callers are greeted by a voice that sounds like gravel being ground in a silk bag, offering options such as: "Press 1 for Vengeance on a Coworker," "Press 2 for Talent in Exchange for Your Firstborn’s Attention Span," and "Press 3 if you are a telemarketer calling to offer us an extended warranty on the Lake of Fire."

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Early adopters of the service have reported mixed results. Local florist Brenda Higgins claimed she called the number to complain about a neighbor’s overgrown hedge. "The hold music was just forty-five minutes of someone eating celery very loudly into a microphone," Brenda reported. "But three minutes after I hung up, a sinkhole swallowed the neighbor’s shed. Five stars, would definitely risk my immortal essence again."

However, the service is not without its technical glitches. Due to the high volume of calls from politicians and insurance adjusters, the servers have frequently overheated, causing localized thunderstorms of boiling sulfur in the greater Des Moines area. Technicians—mostly former IT guys who didn't clear their browser histories—are working around the clock to ensure that the connection between our world and the abyss remains crystal clear.

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Consumer advocates warn that while the number is "Satan-Free" in terms of upfront costs, the roaming charges for calling from a consecrated ground can be astronomical. "Read the fine print," warned one celestial whistleblower. "You might think you're getting a free consultation on how to win the lottery, but you're actually consenting to have your consciousness uploaded into a toaster for the duration of the 24th century."

As of press time, the hotline is currently experiencing high call volumes following the announcement that the "Hold" music has been updated to a 10-hour loop of a toddler trying to explain the plot of a dream they had.