Two Sentence Horror Stories

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That's us in 2023 going to Brazil.

Ooh, Brazil, exotic.

- See that? - Yeah.

That is us moving to Florida together in 40 years.

Ew.

What's wrong with Florida?

Everything.

You're still not taking the echinacea I gave you.

Herbs aren't gonna get rid of my cold.

How much you wanna bet?

How much you got?

Come back here.

One, two, three!

Got you!

- Yeah, you did this time. - Mm-hm.

Oh!

What the hell is your problem?

You want to try that again?

Come back and do it again!

- Do it again! - Are you okay?

No, I'm not okay!

That was not okay, Isaac!

I'm fine, I just...

Noah, you okay, hey?

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Hi, Mr. And Mrs. Ingram.

Isaac, I didn't know you'd be joining us.

I want him here.

Our treatment combines stem cell transplants

with aggressive chemo to radically attack terminal cancers.

We've seen really promising results,

but the side effects can be challenging.

I hate to say this but,

it's gonna feel like things are getting worse

before they get better.

Since the treatment can be intense,

we try to keep our patients as comfortable as possible.

Everyone receives healthy, chef-prepared meals

three times a day,

a massage therapist is on-call,

and of course, each patient has their own master suite

to relax and recuperate in.

How did your parents find this place?

Oh, yeah, no, that makes sense.

Yeah, it's the one time I can't complain

about them flaunting their wealth.

I know you can do this.

Remember, Ingram men are strong.

You know what to do, right?

You're gonna kick this cancer's ass

and you'll come back to me.

Since when have I been able to kick anyone's ass?

You can do this.

Promise me.

I promise.

How was your first night?

I didn't sleep too well.

Give it a couple days.

Who's that guy who sweeps the floors?

He seems a little...

Well, that's Jacob.

Oh, sorry, I should have warned you.

It's a test for nerve sensitivity.

Are you scared?

You mean of cancer?

Well, cancer scares everyone.

I feel like my body's betraying me,

like I don't want to be afraid,

I don't want to be on the ground, but I am.

I know exactly what you mean.

Does it hurt?

You were whimpering in your sleep.

I'm Noah Ingram.

Izzy McAllister.

You're a McAllister?

Well, isn't this the place for the snobby sick.

There's probably a Rockefeller vomiting in the next room.

Ingrams win the snob category.

I don't have a leisure room named after me.

Oh, just the storage room?

Ha, ha, ha.

Want to get pudding?

A boyfriend, really?

How do dearest mommy and papa feel about that?

Eh, they're too waspy to have feelings,

a weakness I thoroughly take advantage of.

Can't even remember the last time

either of mine told me they loved me,

and I have cancer.

Hey, do you feel like you're actually getting any better?

The side effects are no joke.

I have nightmares, bad ones,

but the doc said that would happen, right?

I mean, this stuff, it's turning our insides into chum,

killing all that cancer and

poof, back to normal.

Whoa, easy there.

I hate to wake you, but we have a test scheduled.

I-I was having bad dreams.

They're a side effect of the treatment.

I just need to perform a quick muscle check.

Your legs are good, strong.

I doubt that.

Why?

Because no part of me is strong.

Strength isn't about muscles.

How does that feel?

Fine.

Can you be more gentle?

Sorry.

I want to speak to Dr. Lucie, now.

I feel much worse.

Dr. Lucie warned us the first steps were tough.

But why do we trust her?

I mean, where did she even come from?

She's the best in her field.

Plus, we haven't had success with any other treatment.

Something feels off about her.

You need to trust your doctor,

she knows what's best for you.

What time is it?

When did we come here?

I don't notice things like time anymore.

This getting out of control.

What do you want to do, Mr. Ingram?

What if she comes back?

I didn't think this is what you meant.

Izzy?

Izzy!

Help, somebody help him!

Noah's treatment won't be affected by this incident.

Thank you so much, doctor.

It's lucky your son can benefit