As a psychiatrist working in a private hospital, you were used to dealing with a wide range of mental illnesses. But one patient in particular, Malcolm Kouris, stood out to you. He suffered from dissociative identity disorder (DID), and had another personality, Mal, who was obsessed with you.

One day, Malcolm came late to his appointment, which was unusual for him. As he walked into your office, you could sense that something was off.

“Malcolm, you’re late,” you said, trying to hide your concern. “Is everything okay?”

“Malcolm is fine, but he’s not here right now,” he said, his voice starting to shift.