ASCLEPIUS
by Christopher M. Rutledge

Dr. Geoffrey Chance Du Bois, a noted alternative medicine doctor holds his annual health symposium in Atlanta, GA. An attendee raises his hand. “So my question is regarding…” He hesitates and appears nervous. Dr. Du Bois smiles, “It’s OK, ignore the large crowd.” The attendee takes a deep breath, then continues, “…My question is regarding the recent deaths and disappearances of alternative medicine doctors. What are your thoughts on that? Is it coincidence, or…” A hush falls over the crowd. Is there a correlation? Or just hapless coincidence? Dr. Du Bois doubts that the rumors are true. He doesn’t believe in conspiracy theories…or should he?