The Surgeon and the Sheep

A short story from Siberia

Photo by Alex Radelich on Unsplash

“Doctor, I’m sorry to disturb you. Alexey Voronkov’s grandson is asking to see you.” Vadim’s secretary hovered uncertainly in the doorway of his office. “He says he doesn’t want to come in, but could you come out to him?”

Intrigued, Vadim rose from his desk and followed Katya into the waiting room of the oncology clinic. It was Friday afternoon. He…