avatarMr.M (Muthu Raja)

Summary

A wealthy, facially deformed surgeon, skilled in craniofacial procedures, adds women to his "collection" after they reject him for his appearance.

Abstract

The narrative "Two Faces" reveals the sinister actions of a skilled craniofacial surgeon, who, despite his wealth, faces rejection due to his facial deformity. He uses his surgical prowess to collect the faces of women who disdain him for his appearance, starting with a woman he hoped would be his lifelong partner. His latest girlfriend, enticed by his wealth, is oblivious to the danger she may be in as she admires his luxurious penthouse. The story hints at a pattern of such incidents, as evidenced by a linked narrative about a girl with a mysterious collection.

Opinions

  • The surgeon believes that financial status can compensate for physical appearance, as indicated by his preparation of elaborate dinners to impress his dates.
  • The surgeon harbors deep-seated resentment towards those who judge him solely based on his looks, leading to his disturbing hobby of collecting faces.
  • The women in the story are portrayed as shallow, focusing on the surgeon's wealth or physical appearance rather than his character or skills.
  • The surgeon's actions suggest a twisted sense of justice or retribution for the rejection he experiences, implying a link between his professional expertise and his method of dealing with personal grievances.

Microfiction — A Collection

Two Faces

The Other Face Tells a Different Story

Photo by Javardh on Unsplash

I carved her beautiful face, a cakewalk for an expert craniofacial surgeon. Her facial skin moved to my collection — a trophy cabinet. People looked the same, underneath their skin, in their bones.

Although I’m rich, my facial deformity appalls girls. I prepared a delightful dinner, believing she was my forever until I overheard her speaking to a friend.

“He is rich. Look at his face. Who could love him?.”

She ended up being first in my collection.

“You are insanely rich,”

Her eyes gleamed while taking a tour in my penthouse. I prepared an elaborate dinner for my new girlfriend.

Check out more by Muthuraja

Microfiction
Fiction
Short Story
100wordstory
Short Fiction
Recommended from ReadMedium