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The Mad Patient

October 8, 2015 2 Comments

The Mad Patient

By Lisa M. Scuderi-Burkimsher

Someone tugged my arm; I turned and saw a large fist aiming for my face. Next thing I knew I was on the floor flat on my back with a bloody lip and aching jaw.

“Someone help!” Silvia, my assistant, wasn’t a match for anger.

Two security guards ran over, grabbed my patient by the arms; hauled him from the room kicking and flailing.

“Doctor Michael! Where’s my prescription?” My patient’s screams resonated in the corridor.

I pulled myself up and wiped my lip with a tissue. Since I won’t be having Mr. Daniels back, my Monday mornings were now free.

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  1. Perry McDaid says

    October 8, 2015 at 11:23 am

    A very good microtale with layers.

    Reply
    • Lisa SB says

      October 12, 2015 at 10:28 am

      Thank you, Perry.

      Reply

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