The Unread Shelf by Phillip Daigle

The Unread Shelf by Phillip Daigle

Thresholds

Chapter 23

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Apr 02, 2026
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Thursday morning. I called Katherine Shaw’s office at 8:03 AM. The receptionist asked if this was for an existing patient or a new intake. New intake. She asked the patient’s age. Sixteen. She asked if the referral came from a physician. Dr. Amanda Mehta. The receptionist’s voice changed—not warmer, but more alert. A referral from Mehta meant something …

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