A Glass Half Empty: A Novel

A Glass Half Empty: A Novel

On the final day of her clinical rotations, a promising pharmacy student finds herself in the crosshairs of a horrifying hospital shooting. Struck down by a bullet, she undergoes emergency surgery and slips into a coma. When she awakens a week later, she is tormented by uncontrollable mood swings and disembodied voices. As she struggles to reclaim her life, she makes a startling discovery—she has developed empathic and telepathic abilities. Fearful of being labeled insane, she keeps her powers a secret while desperately trying to navigate the complexities of her new reality. Her attempts to return to a normal life are thwarted by the haunting knowledge she gleans from others' thoughts, pushing her towards a breakdown. Seeking solace, she relocates to a small-town independent pharmacy, hoping for a fresh start. Just as she begins to find her footing, she encounters a man with sinister intentions towards a friend's young son. Determined to protect the child, she takes drastic measures that land her in a mental institution for the criminally insane, the very fate she had hoped to avoid. Inside the institution, she faces relentless bullying and violence. Her only beacon of hope is Dr. Singh, a compassionate psychiatrist who uses his Middle Eastern background to introduce her to meditation techniques. Through a series of journal entries assigned by Dr. Singh, her traumatic backstory unfolds, revealing the depths of her struggle and resilience. As their sessions progress, a bond forms between them, offering her a glimmer of peace amidst chaos. But with her secret abilities hanging in the balance, she must decide whether to confide in Dr. Singh. Can he help her navigate the treacherous waters of her reality and reclaim the remnants of a normal life? Will he believe her incredible story?