What do you do when your 11 a.m. appointment tells you she’s planning a murder—and she’s already picked the time, place, and alibi? For Dr. Leo Garrick, it’s not just about ethics anymore… it’s about racing the clock.
🧠 Prompt – Opening Paragraph:
Dr. Leo Garrick adjusted his glasses and clicked his pen, preparing for what he assumed would be another hour of untangling childhood trauma or sorting out relationship baggage. But when Madeline crossed her legs, smiled, and said, “I’m going to kill Brandon this Friday,” the air left the room like a punctured lung. She didn’t blink. She had details. She had motive. And she wasn’t asking for help—she was asking for approval.
❓3 Thought-Provoking Questions for Writers:
- What legal and ethical limits bind the psychologist—and what happens when morality clashes with confidentiality?
- Can Dr. Garrick find a creative way to stop her without betraying his professional oath?
- What if she’s lying—or worse, trying to trap him into a reaction?