Doctor Robert

Doctor Robert
by Bobby Lopez
In this satirical glimpse into the world of psychology, a young man is exposed to the dangers of psychiatric care.
Since the day he lost his mother, everyone tells Robbie he needs psychological help. He is cursed with intelligence and lacks relationships to cope with his trauma. He is reminded every day to seek out psychiatric treatment, and certainly, the world around him endorses its benefits wholeheartedly.
With a heart full of fear, Robbie begins therapy with Dr. Robert, a renowned psychiatrist beloved by all his patients and peers. As they begin their work, Robbie’s resolve is tested and he begrudgingly puts his faith in Doctor Robert’s hands. But as time progresses, Robbie discovers that Doctor Robert is not as benevolent as he appears. He uncovers a web of criminal deceit that shakes his beliefs in psychiatry.
But surely a doctor, a paragon of mental health and normality, could not be nefarious? Could he?