Half of Me is Missing (excerpt)

Jasmine was completely fearless, possessing many of the traits of a true psychopath. She became adept at allowing her feelings of power and omnipotence to rule her decisions. She couldn’t wait until she had more access to her patients when she completed medical school to become a neurosurgeon. She never felt that she was evil but realized that she didn’t care at all. Jasmine was unable to experience any type of deep emotion that would require insight and awareness. Contempt for others who handled situations differently was part of her being. The emotions that she felt were predatory, impulsive and narcissistic. She took control of her desire to rid the world of undesirables without a backward glance. Jasmine felt completely elated as she pursued her devious and destructive path.

Jasmine felt self-righteous as she considered the good she was doing as an ‘angel of death’ or ‘angel of mercy’ because she truly believed that the universe needed to be cleansed of those who were non-productive. It was soon obvious that she was a criminal transgressor of the worst kind. In fact, Jasmine was becoming a serial killer who enjoyed killing patients for whom she was responsible. She honestly felt a rush of power as she helped to end their lives. The unfortunate thing is that it was quite possible that her successes might lead her to consider ending the lives of the healthy and effortlessly treated persons. If this happened, it was quite possible that she would use her talents to rid her enemies in the world outside the hospital, but that would happen later.

Right now, she was just learning the ropes of being a medical provider with lives in her hands. Jasmine experienced a ruthless pleasure as she set out to complete her journey to become a neurosurgeon, at which time, her murderous plan would be put into motion. Smiling and smoothing her hair languidly, she realized that the world was not prepared for the evil that she would execute upon myriad hapless souls.