May meeting in John's

Lovely sunny day meeting at John's with all members present each with a different story to tell.

I was surprised to get most votes as my sci-fi  story is a bit way out.

Next month  "No" at Sue's

No phones

Can any one have two life memories? Before you answer let me tell my story. Am I an an 83 yr old, married man who can remember all the events of this life . My schooling, memories of the second world war. My Family, various employment from retail trade, checking, accountancy and retirement. All the memories were there readily accessible to me. None of that reconciled me with where I am now, lying in a bed with brilliant white linen sheets. In what appeared to be a hospital private room. How did I know it was hospital there was no equipment above the bed no indication but I knew. A huge wall sized window looked out onto a a beautiful garden with glorious colours of Spring flowers bordering paths with ash trees with unfurling new green leaves creating a wonderful canopy. I could smell the freshness of the air.

I looked again and the view changed into a view of a city I had never seen before it was of a futuristic vision of a metropolis. I was stunned I knew Jack had a TV that dominated the room but this was different it was the wall sized holographic screen. I swivelled my head towards the cream coloured door. I knew somebody was coming to see me. I felt his presence I knew his name Dr Frenshaw a portly middle aged mental specialist. He was thinking of myself as I was seeing in my mind's eye his approach. The door opened and he came in, smiling How are you today William he said or did he. There were no words but I was aware that he had asked me. I'm confused I said where am I?

He smiled and then spoke You're in Silver Lake veteran’s hospital. His words were spoken as if coming from a totally deaf person. He apologised Sorry about my speech as it is sometime since I've spoken aloud.

I could see he meant this, strange as it appeared and though he obviously cared for his patient he was equally puzzled and wanted to know what was wrong with me.

I could also tell he knew what I was thinking he believed I was delusional one of the many veterans who were in his care. Am I mad I thought. No he said you've been asleep for many months . The Asiastic powers sprayed a banned hallucinogenic substance that made you forget who you are. The war is now over leaving many like you unable to remember . During all that time your mind has created a life in another time or another dimension.

I didn't believe him what war against Asiatic powers. He smiled you are slowly waking up and as you do you will soon remember who you are. It isn't 2018 it's 3018 He had been holding what appeared to be a mirror look he said direct into my mind who do you see. The refection of the face before me was of a young man. It was trick that wasn't me I thought. It is you this is no trick. He replied

I want a phone I demanded. He looked sad There are no phones William he said. we no longer need them if you think you need to communicate all you have to do is ask and you can send your thoughts direct. It was the drug that changed the synapses in your brain to preventing you but soon it will come back to you.

I closed my eyes I wanted to sleep it was too much to take in. Which was right am I dreaming of the future or is my life I can remember a dream