Medical Thriller
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Remi's chest constricted painfully as she struggled to breathe. Rushed to the hospital, she received mysterious treatment due to a medical error, which miraculously stopped the asthma attack and restored her breathing. While she felt healthier than ever before, along with this astonishing recovery came peculiar abilities and Remi couldn't shake off the sense of foreboding. This miraculous healing may have come at a cost that she wasn't prepared to pay.
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Audiobook narrated by Mike Forbes
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Remi nodded weakly and struggled to sit up, wincing at the sharp pain in her chest. The doctor placed the cold metal against her skin and listened intently to her lung sounds, his brow furrowing in concern. After a moment, he asked, “How long have you been dealing with asthma?”
“Since...as far back as I can remember,” Remi gasped out between ragged breaths, beads of sweat forming on her forehead. “I take preventive medications and usually use my nebulizer during sudden attacks, but I didn’t have any solution and the inhaler didn’t help.”
The doctor's expression turned sympathetic as he nodded understandingly. “We'll get you taken care of,” he assured her before turning to the nurse.
“It’s my fault!” Emily informed the doctor with tears in her eyes. “Remi is staying with me while her parents are in South America with Doctors Without Borders, and I didn’t know she’s allergic to cats.”
“It’s okay,” Dr. Schwarz spoke in a soothing voice. “We’ll make her better, but I’m afraid, you need to get rid of your cat.”
“It’s not mine, just cat-sitting for a friend, but I’m going to call my other friends right now. I’m sure one of them will take the cat,” Emily said and pulled out her cell phone. “I’ll be in the waiting room,” she flashed a nervous smile at the young girl and hurried out of the room.
The doctor turned to the nurse. “Anna, let’s give her 125 Solumedrol, hook her up for continuous nebulizer, and get a portable chest X-ray as well.”
The nurse nodded and left the room. The doctor smiled, pulled the curtain that separated Remi’s room from bed C, and greeted the patient. “Hi Konrad, are you ready?”
“Yes,” sounded a young boy’s voice.
The doctor stopped for a second, thinking, and then turned back to Remi. “Do you speak German by any chance?” he asked.
Caught off guard by the unexpected question, Remi hesitated before responding. Despite having learned the language from her nanny since she was a toddler until high school, she decided against admitting it upon seeing the doctor's peculiar expression.
“No, but I speak French,” she replied.
“Never mind, I just thought... because of your last name, Hansen,” he mumbled, stepping out of the room, and pulling the curtain closed behind him.
That was strange. Why did he ask me if I speak German? Perhaps he doesn’t want me to know what they’re talking about in the next cubicle. Remi wondered, listening to the conversation coming from behind the curtain.
“Are you sure you want it done this way?” Dr. Schwarz asked, speaking in German, and continued. “Don’t worry, the girl in that bed doesn’t understand the language.”
Remi heard a boy's and an older-sounding man’s voices answering, “Yes, we definitely want the treatment.” And the older voice continued. “My son is sixteen, and with cystic fibrosis and rare blood type, finding a cure or donor is close to impossible. He might have a year left. But with your treatment, he could live a full, healthy life.”
She heard the doctor’s sigh, as he said, “I want to make sure you understand what will happen after the treatment.”
Konrad assured the doctor, “We thought it over very carefully what you said, and I fully understand the benefits. And...” he hesitated. “And I accept the obligation that comes with your treatment as well.”
“We took the necessary precautions as you instructed, and his handler will arrive tomorrow to discuss more details with us. Everything is ready,” The older man said.
“Okay, I’ll be back in a minute,” the doctor replied.
Remi wondered what that treatment was. Poor Konrad. He’s my age and it sounds like he doesn’t have long to live. That’s terrible. Remi though, feeling so much empathy for the boy. But why didn’t the doctor say medication or something specific? He repeated the German word behandlung, which means treatment. And because we’re in the hospital it must be medical treatment.
“Since...as far back as I can remember,” Remi gasped out between ragged breaths, beads of sweat forming on her forehead. “I take preventive medications and usually use my nebulizer during sudden attacks, but I didn’t have any solution and the inhaler didn’t help.”
The doctor's expression turned sympathetic as he nodded understandingly. “We'll get you taken care of,” he assured her before turning to the nurse.
“It’s my fault!” Emily informed the doctor with tears in her eyes. “Remi is staying with me while her parents are in South America with Doctors Without Borders, and I didn’t know she’s allergic to cats.”
“It’s okay,” Dr. Schwarz spoke in a soothing voice. “We’ll make her better, but I’m afraid, you need to get rid of your cat.”
“It’s not mine, just cat-sitting for a friend, but I’m going to call my other friends right now. I’m sure one of them will take the cat,” Emily said and pulled out her cell phone. “I’ll be in the waiting room,” she flashed a nervous smile at the young girl and hurried out of the room.
The doctor turned to the nurse. “Anna, let’s give her 125 Solumedrol, hook her up for continuous nebulizer, and get a portable chest X-ray as well.”
The nurse nodded and left the room. The doctor smiled, pulled the curtain that separated Remi’s room from bed C, and greeted the patient. “Hi Konrad, are you ready?”
“Yes,” sounded a young boy’s voice.
The doctor stopped for a second, thinking, and then turned back to Remi. “Do you speak German by any chance?” he asked.
Caught off guard by the unexpected question, Remi hesitated before responding. Despite having learned the language from her nanny since she was a toddler until high school, she decided against admitting it upon seeing the doctor's peculiar expression.
“No, but I speak French,” she replied.
“Never mind, I just thought... because of your last name, Hansen,” he mumbled, stepping out of the room, and pulling the curtain closed behind him.
That was strange. Why did he ask me if I speak German? Perhaps he doesn’t want me to know what they’re talking about in the next cubicle. Remi wondered, listening to the conversation coming from behind the curtain.
“Are you sure you want it done this way?” Dr. Schwarz asked, speaking in German, and continued. “Don’t worry, the girl in that bed doesn’t understand the language.”
Remi heard a boy's and an older-sounding man’s voices answering, “Yes, we definitely want the treatment.” And the older voice continued. “My son is sixteen, and with cystic fibrosis and rare blood type, finding a cure or donor is close to impossible. He might have a year left. But with your treatment, he could live a full, healthy life.”
She heard the doctor’s sigh, as he said, “I want to make sure you understand what will happen after the treatment.”
Konrad assured the doctor, “We thought it over very carefully what you said, and I fully understand the benefits. And...” he hesitated. “And I accept the obligation that comes with your treatment as well.”
“We took the necessary precautions as you instructed, and his handler will arrive tomorrow to discuss more details with us. Everything is ready,” The older man said.
“Okay, I’ll be back in a minute,” the doctor replied.
Remi wondered what that treatment was. Poor Konrad. He’s my age and it sounds like he doesn’t have long to live. That’s terrible. Remi though, feeling so much empathy for the boy. But why didn’t the doctor say medication or something specific? He repeated the German word behandlung, which means treatment. And because we’re in the hospital it must be medical treatment.
Reviews
David W. Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars Futuristic Fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025Verified Purchase
Miraculous Treatment is an endearing short story. Compassion, and budding young love is fused with a sci-fi fantasy element that will leave you hopeful for the future and hungry for more. Grab a copy for yourself today!
1DreamReader
5.0 out of 5 stars A Young Girl's Unexpected Gift May Have Some Dire Consequences!
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024
I was fortunate to receive an ARC of this book, and it truly opened my eyes to the world of advanced medical treatments reserved for a privileged few linked to shadowy government entities with sinister motives.
The narrative follows a young girl who stumbles upon a miraculous treatment by chance, unaware of the secrets it conceals. As she delves deeper, she uncovers the startling truth behind the mistake and the potentially devastating consequences it holds for her future.
I can't wait for a sequel to continue this gripping journey!
5.0
A Surprise for Two Teens
R K
Apr 19, 2025
Two teens with medical emergency conditions meet one night in the emergency ward. Discover what could happen if treatments were accidentally swapped.
The type of treatment and the results will surprise was you read this book. Looking to read additional books by this author.
4.0
Performance
5.0
Story
5.0
I wish there were more
Helen Rogerson
Apr 20, 2025
This was a very sweet story. I so wish we could have a medicine such as this! it's a very cute story with a happy ending for the teenagers. I did there were more! The narrator has a very nice voice but it's too soothing. it is a soft voice that would lull me to sleep in the right setting.
4.0
Performance
5.0
Story
4.0
good listen
B.McGrath
Apr 18, 2025
This was an inspirational and uplifting story that I enjoyed. The main characters are wise beyond their years and must make decisions about their futures. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this book. The narrator did a good job bringing it to life.
4.0
Performance
4.0
Story
5.0
A Great Story
Georgia McNabb
Apr 18, 2025
The author wrote a Great Story which is both Heartwarming and Cuasionary. Truely wish something like this was really available to terminally sick children. Narration was well done with the various characters voices and the entire storyline.
5.0
Performance
5.0
Story
5.0
Enjoyable
Snoopy
Apr 16, 2025
This was a lovely short story, and I truly enjoyed it. I can’t help but hope it turns into something bigger—I’d be first in line to read more! It felt like a wonderful teaser, leaving me excited for what could come next.
5.0
Performance
5.0
Story
5.0
Mystery
julian tarasiuk
Apr 16, 2025
Very well done mystery book. Very enjoyable and easy to follow and understand. Love the medical aspect of it and the mystery feeling. Definitely gets you thinking. Overall 5 stars from me.
5.0
Performance
5.0
StoryDavid W. Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars Futuristic Fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025Verified Purchase
Miraculous Treatment is an endearing short story. Compassion, and budding young love is fused with a sci-fi fantasy element that will leave you hopeful for the future and hungry for more. Grab a copy for yourself today!
5.0 out of 5 stars Futuristic Fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025Verified Purchase
Miraculous Treatment is an endearing short story. Compassion, and budding young love is fused with a sci-fi fantasy element that will leave you hopeful for the future and hungry for more. Grab a copy for yourself today!
1DreamReader
5.0 out of 5 stars A Young Girl's Unexpected Gift May Have Some Dire Consequences!
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024
I was fortunate to receive an ARC of this book, and it truly opened my eyes to the world of advanced medical treatments reserved for a privileged few linked to shadowy government entities with sinister motives.
The narrative follows a young girl who stumbles upon a miraculous treatment by chance, unaware of the secrets it conceals. As she delves deeper, she uncovers the startling truth behind the mistake and the potentially devastating consequences it holds for her future.
I can't wait for a sequel to continue this gripping journey!
5.0
A Surprise for Two Teens
R K
Apr 19, 2025
Two teens with medical emergency conditions meet one night in the emergency ward. Discover what could happen if treatments were accidentally swapped.
The type of treatment and the results will surprise was you read this book. Looking to read additional books by this author.
4.0
Performance
5.0
Story
5.0
I wish there were more
Helen Rogerson
Apr 20, 2025
This was a very sweet story. I so wish we could have a medicine such as this! it's a very cute story with a happy ending for the teenagers. I did there were more! The narrator has a very nice voice but it's too soothing. it is a soft voice that would lull me to sleep in the right setting.
4.0
Performance
5.0
Story
4.0
good listen
B.McGrath
Apr 18, 2025
This was an inspirational and uplifting story that I enjoyed. The main characters are wise beyond their years and must make decisions about their futures. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this book. The narrator did a good job bringing it to life.
4.0
Performance
4.0
Story
5.0
A Great Story
Georgia McNabb
Apr 18, 2025
The author wrote a Great Story which is both Heartwarming and Cuasionary. Truely wish something like this was really available to terminally sick children. Narration was well done with the various characters voices and the entire storyline.
5.0
Performance
5.0
Story
5.0
Enjoyable
Snoopy
Apr 16, 2025
This was a lovely short story, and I truly enjoyed it. I can’t help but hope it turns into something bigger—I’d be first in line to read more! It felt like a wonderful teaser, leaving me excited for what could come next.
5.0
Performance
5.0
Story
5.0
Mystery
julian tarasiuk
Apr 16, 2025
Very well done mystery book. Very enjoyable and easy to follow and understand. Love the medical aspect of it and the mystery feeling. Definitely gets you thinking. Overall 5 stars from me.
5.0
Performance
5.0
StoryDavid W. Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars Futuristic Fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025Verified Purchase
Miraculous Treatment is an endearing short story. Compassion, and budding young love is fused with a sci-fi fantasy element that will leave you hopeful for the future and hungry for more. Grab a copy for yourself today!