The Alien bug

Chapter 1

“Conspiracy theories have never been my forte...” replied locum psychiatrist Doctor Evrillia dismissively to his patient’s explanation whilst marking an increase on Tim Sauvibec’s medication chart. “The fact is Tim, I don’t think you’re very well at the moment and I’d like you to spend some time on the ward where we can keep an eye on you.” .This can’t be happening thought Tim, his heartbeat pounded in his stomach at the prospect of being locked in the mental ward again. The doctor’s voice worried him to the core. He wasn’t crazy- the world was. This was a trap. The condescension of the situation seemed ludicrous yet he couldn’t deny its’ serious consequences for him. “No, I’m fine really.” Tim said. A silent pause followed until the doctor tightened the noose further, “You’re not well enough to decide that right now Tim”. Flight would get him nowhere; calm reasoning was his only hope but Tim knew arguing was pointless; these bastards had him by the bollocks. He knew better than to resist transportation; it was too late, again the fate of his hospitalisation had been decided. The voice in his left ear laughed mockingly.

- Preview of ‘The Alien Bug’ by John Cook.