G is for Genome (A-Z of Horror Book 7) by Wright Iain Rob

Author:Wright, Iain Rob [Wright, Iain Rob]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: SalGad Publishing
Published: 2015-04-21T16:00:00+00:00

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Another two weeks and Lester had started to feel completely at home. He looked forward to waking up each morning, having breakfast with his colleagues and then heading into the common area where he spent his days conversing with Marie Curie, Edgar Allan Poe, and, of course, Adolf Hitler.

Hitler had been true to his word about not entertaining a romantic relationship with Norma, despite her obvious interest. She orbited his vicinity constantly and had taken up painting to impress him. Her skill with a brush produced nothing more than multi-coloured atrocities, but Adolf seemed to tolerate her company happily, if warily.

Speaking of paintings, Lester had noticed that Adolf’s style had evolved. Instead of the bright green meadows and gardens, he had taken to illustrating his fellow guests, spreading great joy amongst the vainer personalities. His remarkably lifelike pictures adorned the wall of every bedroom. Adolf had become the most popular person in the building. He seemed to gain some satisfaction from that.

Einstein had given up on his formula to reduce the half-life of plutonium, having wiped his backside on his journal some days ago and thrown it at Dr Stacker. They had continued to deny him plutonium and thus had stifled his genius. That genius had now become sullen and petulant, doing everything he could not to cooperate with the orderlies and doctors.

Lester once again wondered if what they were doing was right, then reminded himself that, no, of course it wasn’t. They were playing God, like all true scientists strived to. It was in their nature to push the limits of responsibility in order to gain greater gifts for tomorrow’s generations. Einstein’s genius indeed demonstrated that IQ was genetically assured and that it was possible to bring back humanity’s greatest minds for worldwide benefit. One day, couples may be able to elect to give birth to a genius or a great artist and release him into the world. What could an Albert Einstein achieve if raised in an environment of learning from birth? He would surely surpass the original.

“Dr Lester? I’m not feeling good.”

Lester glanced up from his notes to see that Norma was standing before him. He was sat in the common room, getting some work done at one of the table, but now had to look up at the image of Marilyn Monroe. Of course, her hair was the natural brown she was born with and not the bleached blonde that the original had favoured. This version of Marilyn Monroe looked anything but glowing and beautiful right now. Her eyes were bloodshot and her lips were dry and cracked.

“Norma? What’s wrong?”

“I…I feel…”

She threw up at once, hot vomit streaming onto the floor in an endless torrent. Her entire body lurched until her legs gave out and she crumpled to the floor.

Lester knees hated him for it, but he dropped down beside Norma and quickly lifted her head. She was choking on her own vomit so he shoved his fingers into her mouth and cleared her airways as best he could.

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