Tom

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The sound had finally moved away from him.

He felt scared like he always did. How come he had not become used to it?
It followed him since years and should be familiar to him by now.
The high tones, the screaming. He knew he was the only person able to hear it. No one ever mentioned it. For years he tried to ignore it, act normal so he would not end up in a mental institution.

"If you cannot beat them, join them", he mumbled.

It was year's ago he heard these words in a cartoon. Was it Woody Woodpecker?
Woody was not really the type to give in. That crazy, annoying bird always won each battle.

"Come on old boy, it's medication time".

His neighbour grabbed him at his arm.

"I get your meds like promised?"

"Sure. As long as you keep your mouth shut."

Together they walked to the hallway. Pills were waiting for them. Both kept silent, there was nothing more to say.

"The wolf would only have to wait for her", he said, she would follow him everywhere.

"Hush", his neighbour said, "she can hear you. Have you seen her ears?"

He pulled him inside his room and held up his hand.

"Give me your pills."

As he handed them over and they were swallowed by the neighbour he said: "They will come and get you. I heard them talking. This is a dangerous place. You shouldn't be here. It is a good thing you have that little screamer with you."

"You can hear it, the sound, those high tones, the screaming?"

"Of course I can. I am one of them."

He nodded in the direction of the doorway.

"There is nothing wrong with my ears. You better get yourself ready to jump, free yourself before it's too late."

For a moment both men observed each other.

"No need to be afraid it will work out fine. Once out visit the Lady. She's a shrink nowadays and will help you find your way. Give her my love."

"He knew my name?"

He nodded and waited for her answer.
She seemed to be in thoughts.

"You can join our therapy group on Thursdays. Where will you stay?"

He shrugged.

"Get inside, we will find you a place tomorrow."

As he walked inside the sound started again.

"Shut up!" She yelled at it.

At instance, it obeyed.

"Tom, you amaze me. How can you tolerate such behaviour for so many years? Never thought about raising that damned poltergeist of yours?

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Tom

The sound had finally moved away from him.

"Come on old boy, it's medication time".

"He knew my name?"

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