Stories tagged “patient”

• Awakened

  “Not too fast, it’s really bright!” It was too late; the bandages fell to my lap, their weight landing surprisingly heavy on the light summer bedclothes. “Uhhh… Doctor?”. The nurse sounded worried. I felt the Doctor&...

  • Author: Dr. Theopolis
  • Posted almost 3 years ago.

• Doctor and Patient

  Dr. Briggs turns on the stereo sits down across from Marcus in his study. Marcus’ wide, yellowish eyes resemble an owl on it’s perch. “So, Marcus.” Dr. Briggs sighed as he flipped through the pages on his clipboard. “This ...

  • Author: Never Explain (LoA)
  • Posted almost 3 years ago.
  • 4 out of 5

• The Survivor - Part II

  Patient ID # 58550-07 stood in his room waiting for his meds. Thomas, his former name, looked down at his clothes, they were white. He hated that colour. He wanted to rip it off and break out of his room, go out the exit and catch the next off-world tr...

  • Author: Steve Saylor
  • Posted about 2 years ago.

• Tying Up Loose Ends

  The patient sat calmly at the table, his hands folded, nails trimmed. He seemed nice but shy. He couldn’t quite bring himself to meet my eyes. “I know why you’re here.” he said. “Tell me.” “You’re like ev...

  • Author: Robert Quick
  • Posted about 2 years ago.
  • 5 out of 5

• In Search of Solitude

  The guard outside knocked once and stuck his head in. “Are you okay? I thought I heard something.” He hadn’t heard anything and had made an excuse to check up on me. They all did. “No, Billy. I’m fine.” I wasn’...

  • Author: Robert Quick
  • Posted about 1 month ago.
  • 5 out of 5