Chapter 3: Rising Action
Maria sat nervously in the sumptuous office of Doctor Smith. The mahogany furniture gleamed under the warm glow of crystal chandeliers. Plush carpets cushioned her heels delicately as she glanced around the dim room. Heavily curtain drapes blocked out reality, making the space a cocoon of unease for Maria.
She had let Carlos, her ex, book her the therapy sessions with Doctor Smith—an esteemed hypnotist known to specialize in helping people overcome addictions and overcome bad habits.