“Sane in This Present Madness” by Tamara Wilhite
4/24/2005
Illustration: “Herr Highness” © 2005 by Romeo Esparrago
“A ship landed at the port!” Danny said, pacing frantically. “I saw it! I know I did! This one is real!”
“How long has it been since your last episode, Danny?”
“I’m not seeing things! Not this time.” Danny whirled about to confront Leslie.
“I’m sure you’re not,” Leslie agreed as she appeared. She hugged her lab coat tighter, though I could still see the crystal the size of a fist dangling from her neck. Her eyes fell to his ankle. “When did you cut yourself?”
“I did?” A long, narrow gash revealed itself when he twisted his leg. “I don’t remember.”
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