
Dr. Rawlings is a weary psychiatrist whose office is a crossroads for the strange and the spectacular. Between whiskey‑fueled musings and piles of Freudian tomes, he finds his days crowded with patients who seem to tumble out of a fever dream—an eccentric woman who claims she’s from Mars, a brilliant yet troubled mathematician, and a host of other oddities that test his patience as much as his expertise.
His beautiful, confident assistant Miss Austin glides in with a folder and a tantalizing smile, adding a layer of intrigue to every consultation. As Rawlings sifts through the young theorist’s file, the ordinary veneer of his practice begins to crack, hinting at a case that could challenge the very limits of logic and sanity. The story balances quirky humor with thoughtful speculation, inviting listeners into a world where psychology meets the uncanny, and where even the most rational mind may be tempted to trade its couch for a chicken farm.
Language
en
Duration
~18 minutes (17K characters)
Release date
Aug 21, 2024
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1927–2012
A prolific American writer and editor, he moved easily among science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, and social commentary. His story “Misfortune Cookie” was adapted for The Twilight Zone, bringing his inventive fiction to television audiences.
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