Stories tagged “medication”
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Jack and the Box
His breath rattled from his throat, fogging the mirror on the medicine cabinet. Jack clutched the counter, white-knuckled, spilling pills onto the floor as he struggled to stay in the coherent world. The nightly battle between sleep and medication was ...
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Bizarre Side Effects
“Sir,” Les said. He hated the nasal quality of his voice, especially when speaking to the lead scientist. “Damnit, Man, I’m busy,” Bellowed Dr. Emon. It was usual for him to dismiss Les out of hand, and, since he couldn...
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Bizarre Side Effects, pt 2
“Well -” Just then, there was a loud crash from within the lab itself. As Emon knew that its only human occupant was here wasting his time, he raised an eyebrow. “Squeaky, did you lock up the animals?” “Yes sir,” Les...
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Mother's Little Helper (2)
They had no clue that Betty’s morning started before the dew collected on her family’s perfectly manicured lawn. A half-full glass of water waited for Betty and her little helpers: A little orange pill that kept the monsters away, a white o...
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Relief from pain.
If it doesn’t make sense, leave a comment and I will explain it. Thanks for reading! Pain. Pain. It burst. Red rivulet’s cascaded down the long path to its destination. It caressed the area like a long lost son returning, and it was greeted in...
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The Wonder Drug
“Do the people know the long term effect yet?” the President asked his face in his palm. “No Mr.President, they don’t.” said the Presidents advisor. “How long?” “12 hours sir.” The “Wonder Dru...
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The Wonder Drug [2]
“Mom, I’m not feeling good.” Kyle said to his mother. “What’s wrong?” Melissa replied carrying in groceries. “My stomach really hurts, and I’m really dizzy.” “Go lie down and go to sleep.̶...
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Ladies In Vials
Sometimes, I forget to take the medication prescribed to me by the lovely doctor from down the hall. The walls wiggle like jello, and the people moving past me speak like they have six marbles in their mouth. (I am always impressed they do not chok...