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choose you as a participant for your abilities alone, as extraordinary as they are. There are countless other people who can dream lucidly, like yourself. Many have experienced aura migraines throughout their lives as well, just like you. The similarities are extraordinary, although I don’t believe the two are related. Your ability is indeed remarkable. I’ve never seen test results quite like yours, but you’re not the only person on our list of participants.”
    “Right, I get it. So why are you choosing me?”
    “Because of your willingness, Ben. Because you’re sitting with me right now, contemplating, when most others would turn the other way. Over the years, you agreed to perform each and every test that has come your way. You never say no, no matter what the experiment may be. Your records prove it. It’s how you make a good portion of your income. You are extremely easygoing.” Dr. Wulfric paused, taking in a deep breath. Here it goes, he thought, and continued, “Now, I don’t want to upset you, or cross any personal boundaries, but the fact that you live alone and work part-time at night leaves you with plenty of free time during the day.”
    “And the fact that my wife is dead?”
    He’s a smart lad. He knows we’ve done our research. “We—well, not exactly because your wife is deceased, but because you are alone, yes. We did our research; I’m not going to lie. It’s all there in your personnel file at the hospital. You’re a perfect fit. This experiment will require a lot of time, of which you have plenty. Your participation would be highly valued and appreciated. Not to mention that you passed our little test.”
    “What test was that?”
    “You had no problem taking the envelope Dr. Wright gave you.”
    “Well, cash is king. So what is the pay if I choose to do the experiment?”
    “That would be decided by Mr. Marcus.”
    “Mr. Marcus is your employer?”
    “No. Mr. Marcus is my employer’s associate.”
    They were quiet as Ben finished his coffee. Dr. Wulfric knew that Ben had never before been in a situation like this. It was absurd, completely nuts, absolutely out of the question … yet, Ben was intrigued. Dr. Wulfric could tell. Ben’s mind was processing, trying to decide if he should accept the work, or if he would be nuts to turn it away. Dr. Wright had personally assured Ben that he could trust Dr. Wulfric. Never—even with all the crazy tests and experiments—had Dr. Wright ever put Ben in any serious danger. Dr. Wulfric knew Ben would trust Dr. Wright’s advice and recommendations.
    Dr. Wulfric was also privy to the conversation between Dr. Wright and Ben on the phone, just last night. The old doctor had some unfortunate news to tell Ben. He was set to retire in just a few, short months. Dr. Wright was officially throwing in the towel. That did not necessarily mean that Ben’s work at the hospital would stop completely, but it would significantly decline—by nearly eighty percent. It was bad news for Ben, but good news for Dr. Wulfric. Ben would need a new source of income, and money was something Dr. Wulfric had at his disposal.
    Dr. Wulfric could see the thought process churning inside Ben’s mind. He was probably thinking about his conversation with Dr. Stuart Wright. Thinking that it was the old doctor’s wishes for him to start working with Dr. Wulfric.
    Ben looked squarely at Dr. Wulfric. “All right, I’m in. You’re right. I live alone, I don’t give a shit, and I take cash. I am the perfect fit for some crazy experiment like this.”
    “Oh, that’s great, Benjamin. You’re making the right choice. You won’t be disappointed. I assure you, this is no crazy experiment, so to speak. The science we are creating is revolutionary. This project will change your life. It’s going to change everyone’s life. You’ll be a part of something big.”
    “A thousand dollars will change my life, sir, that I assure you. I’m sorry I called it crazy. I don’t