As Valeria was being wheeled down the sterile hospital corridor towards the operation ward, her mind was a whirlwind of nerves and apprehension. “Arghhh! I cannot….” Valeria shouted in pain while she was being consoled by Martha, the elderly maid. 

The fluorescent lights overhead seemed to flicker ominously, casting eerie shadows that danced along the walls. “Argh! Can’t you guys fucking hurry up?” She gripped the edge of the gurney tightly, her palms slick with sweat despite the ...