I thought it was just a rash on my husband’s back—until the doctor saw it, turned pale, and whispered, “Don’t go home. Call the police. Now.”

glanced at me. That alone was enough for attempted murder, conspiracy, insurance fraud, and possession of prohibited biological material.

But Monica kept talking.

“When she got sick, we would ‘discover’ the colony, blame her, and present the forged orders. You signed the policy. I built the paper trail. All you had to do was keep your pathetic wife calm.continue reading …