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The Hypnotic Influence

The Dark Power of a Skilled Psychologist

By Liviu RomanPublished about a year ago 15 min read
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The Hypnotic Influence
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The Experiment

Dr. James, a skilled psychologist and hypnotherapist, was always interested in the power of the mind. He was convinced he could influence people to do anything he wanted through hypnosis. He was determined to prove it, so he invited a patient, Sarah, to participate in his latest experiment.

Sarah arrived at Dr. James's office, feeling nervous. "Good morning, Sarah," Dr. James greeted her with a smile. "Are you ready to experience the power of hypnosis?"

"I'm a bit apprehensive," Sarah admitted. "What will you make me do?"

"Nothing harmful," Dr. James reassured her. "Just simple tasks that will demonstrate the power of hypnosis. Trust me; you'll be perfectly safe."

Sarah nodded and took a deep breath, closing her eyes as Dr. James began the hypnosis session. "Just relax," he said in a calming voice. "Feel your body becoming more and more relaxed with each breath. Imagine yourself doing something you've always wanted but haven't dared to try."

Sarah began to imagine herself skydiving, feeling the wind rushing past her as she fell through the air. Suddenly, she heard Dr. James's voice interrupting her thoughts.

"Good; now imagine yourself standing up and walking over to the door," he instructed.

Sarah felt her body moving as if it was being controlled by someone else. She opened the door and stepped outside, feeling a sense of exhilaration.

"Well done, Sarah," Dr. James praised her. "You've just experienced the power of hypnosis. You could do something you've always wanted but never dared to try. A mind is a powerful tool, and we can unlock its full potential with hypnosis."

Sarah was amazed by what had just happened. She had never experienced anything like it before. "That was incredible," she said, still feeling a sense of disbelief. "I never thought hypnosis could be so powerful."

"That's just the beginning," Dr. James said with a smile. "I have much more planned for our future sessions. You're going to be amazed by what you're capable of."

The Crime

A few days later, Dr. James invited Sarah to his office for another hypnosis session. "Good morning, Sarah," he greeted her with a smile. "Are you ready to experience something even more amazing?"

"I'm not sure I'm ready for anything more intense," Sarah admitted. "But I trust you, so I'll try it."

"Good girl," Dr. James praised her. "Relax, and let me guide you. Imagine yourself standing in front of a jewelry store."

Sarah closed her eyes and imagined herself standing in front of a sparkling jewelry store surrounded by glittering diamonds and gold. She heard Dr. James's voice instructing her to enter the store and take a necklace from one of the displays.

"Take the necklace and put it in your pocket," he said in a calm, soothing voice. "You're not doing anything wrong. This is just a test."

Sarah felt her body moving as if it was being controlled by someone else. She walked into the store and took the necklace, placing it in her pocket. She felt a sense of guilt wash over her, but simultaneously, she could not resist the hypnotic suggestion.

"Good job, Sarah," Dr. James praised her when she returned to his office. "You've just committed a crime under hypnosis. It demonstrates the power of the mind and the potential of hypnosis."

Sarah was horrified. "What have I done?" she cried, tears streaming down her face. "I never would have done something like this if I wasn't under hypnosis."

"Don't worry," Dr. James reassured her. "I'll take care of everything. I can erase this from your memory, and you'll never remember what happened."

Sarah nodded, feeling a sense of relief. She trusted Dr. James and was willing to do whatever he told her to do.

But as she left the office, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. She felt as if she was being controlled, and she didn't like it. She didn't know what the future held, but she knew one thing for sure: she was afraid of what Dr. James might make her do next.

The Confession

Sarah returned to Dr. James's office for her next hypnosis session, feeling a sense of unease. She was torn between trusting Dr. James and fearing what he might make her do.

"Good morning, Sarah," Dr. James greeted her with a smile. "Are you ready to continue our experiment?"

"I don't know," Sarah admitted. "I feel like I'm in over my head. I don't like the things you're making me do."

"Don't worry," Dr. James reassured her. "Relax, and let me guide you. You're perfectly safe."

Sarah closed her eyes and allowed herself to be hypnotized, feeling her body more relaxed with each breath. Suddenly, she heard Dr. James's voice change.

"Now, Sarah, I want you to confess something," he said in a firm, commanding tone. "Confess to the police that you stole the necklace from the jewelry store."

Sarah felt a surge of fear. "No," she protested. "I don't want to go to jail."

"Confess, Sarah," Dr. James repeated, his voice becoming insistent. "You have no choice. You will confess to the police."

Sarah felt herself getting up and walking out of the office as if she was being controlled by someone else. She stood in front of the police station, feeling a sense of dread wash over her.

"Confess, Sarah," Dr. James's voice echoed in her mind. "Confess to the police."

Sarah stepped inside the police station, feeling her resolve to crumble. She walked up to the desk and confessed to the theft, feeling a sense of relief as the weight of her guilt was lifted from her shoulders.

But as she left the police station, she realized she had just made a colossal mistake. She had fallen under Dr. James's hypnotic spell and had confessed to a crime she didn't even remember committing. She was afraid of the future, but she knew one thing: she needed to escape Dr. James's grasp before it was too late.

The Investigation

Detective Susan was assigned to the case of the theft at the jewelry store. She had heard of the hypnotist Dr. James and was curious about his involvement in the crime. She decided to visit him and ask him a few questions.

"Good morning, Dr. James," Detective Susan greeted him with a smile. "I'm here to ask you a few questions about the theft at the jewelry store."

"Of course, Detective," Dr. James replied. "What can I help you with?"

"I understand that one of your patients, Sarah, has confessed to the theft," Detective Susan said, studying Dr. James's expression closely. "Can you tell me a little bit more about her?"

"Sarah is just one of my many patients," Dr. James said, shrugging his shoulders. "She came to me for help with anxiety and stress, and I was able to help her through hypnosis."

"Can you tell me more about the hypnosis sessions?" Detective Susan asked, taking out her notepad.

"I'm afraid I can't go into much detail about my patients' sessions," Dr. James replied. "It would be unethical for me to disclose confidential information."

Detective Susan nodded, understanding his stance. "Can you tell me if Sarah was under hypnosis when she confessed to the theft?"

"I can't say for certain," Dr. James replied. "But it's possible. Hypnosis can profoundly affect the mind and lead to behavior that the person wouldn't normally engage in."

Detective Susan thanked Dr. James for his time and left his office, feeling more convinced than ever that he was involved in the crime. She decided to dig deeper and interview Sarah and some of Dr. James's other patients. She was determined to get to the bottom of this case and bring the culprit to justice.

The Suspicions

Sarah was in her apartment, pacing back and forth. She was still trying to process what had happened at the police station. She felt like she was caught in a nightmare and didn't know how to wake up.

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Sarah answered it, and Detective Susan was standing there.

"Good afternoon, Sarah," Detective Susan greeted her. "Can I come in and ask you a few questions?"

"Of course," Sarah said, stepping aside to let her in.

Detective Susan sat down on the couch and pulled out her notepad. "I just visited Dr. James and wanted to talk to you about the theft at the jewelry store."

Sarah felt a sense of fear wash over her. "I don't remember anything," she admitted. "I remember going to the police station and confessing to the theft."

"Can you tell me more about your visits with Dr. James?" Detective Susan asked, her eyes fixed on Sarah.

"He was helping me with my anxiety," Sarah explained. "I was having trouble sleeping, and I felt like I was drowning in stress."

"And during your visits with Dr. James, did he ever suggest that you steal something or do something illegal?" Detective Susan asked, her tone serious.

"No," Sarah replied, shaking her head. "He just made me feel more relaxed and helped me sleep better."

Detective Susan nodded, jotting something down in her notepad. "And do you remember anything about the hypnosis sessions?"

"No," Sarah admitted. "It's like I was in a trance. I remember feeling relaxed, but I don't remember anything else."

Detective Susan thanked Sarah for her time and left the apartment, feeling more suspicious than ever. She had a gut feeling that Dr. James was involved in the crime, but she needed more concrete evidence to make an arrest. She decided to dig deeper and discover what had happened at the jewelry store.

The Evidence

Detective Susan was in the police station, pouring over the evidence in the case. She had spent the last few days talking to Dr. James's patients and gathering information, but she was still no closer to solving the crime.

Just then, her partner, Detective Jackson, walked into the room. "Susan, I think I found something," he said, waving a piece of paper in the air.

"What is it?" Detective Susan asked, looking up from her desk.

"It's a receipt from a pawn shop," Detective Jackson explained. "It looks like one of Dr. James's patients sold a piece of jewelry that was reported stolen from the jewelry store."

"That's great work, Jackson," Detective Susan said, taking the receipt from him. "We need to find out who sold the jewelry and if they were under hypnosis at the time."

Detective Jackson nodded. "I'll start calling and see if I can find anything more."

Detective Susan continued to pour over the evidence, trying to piece together what had happened. She was starting to see a pattern and was more convinced than ever that Dr. James was involved in the crime. She was determined to bring him to justice and make sure that no one else became a victim of his hypnosis.

A few hours later, Detective Jackson walked back into the room. "I found out who sold the jewelry," he said, a look of excitement on his face. "It was one of Dr. James's patients, Alex."

"Perfect," Detective Susan said, standing up. "Let's talk to Alex and see if we can get to the bottom of this."

The detectives left the police station and headed to Alex's apartment, determined to get to the truth.

The Confrontation

Detective Susan and Detective Jackson arrived at Alex's apartment, ready to confront him about the stolen jewelry. They knocked on the door, and Alex answered, looking surprised to see them.

"Good afternoon, Alex," Detective Susan said, showing him her badge. "We'd like to talk to you about the jewelry store theft."

"Sure, come on in," Alex said, stepping aside to let them in.

The detectives sat down on the couch, and Detective Susan began the questioning. "Can you tell us about your visits with Dr. James?"

"He was helping me with my anxiety," Alex explained. "I was having trouble sleeping, and I felt like I was drowning in stress."

"And during your visits with Dr. James, did he ever suggest that you steal something or do something illegal?" Detective Susan asked, her tone serious.

"No," Alex replied, shaking his head. "He just made me feel more relaxed and helped me sleep better."

"Then can you explain how a piece of jewelry that was reported stolen from the jewelry store ended up in your possession?" Detective Jackson asked, leaning forward.

Alex's face went pale, and he looked from Detective Susan to Detective Jackson. "I don't remember," he said, his voice shaking. "I just remember feeling relaxed and going to the pawn shop."

"We have evidence that suggests you were under hypnosis when you sold the jewelry," Detective Susan said, her voice stern. "Do you remember anything about the hypnosis sessions with Dr. James?"

"No," Alex admitted, tears welling up in his eyes. "It's like I was in a trance. I remember feeling relaxed, but I don't remember anything else."

The detectives thanked Alex for his time and left the apartment, more convinced than ever that Dr. James was involved in the crime. They needed to gather more evidence and build a solid case, but they were getting closer to the truth.

The Trial

The courtroom was packed as Dr. James stood at the defendant's table, facing the judge. Detective Susan and Detective Jackson sat at the front of the room, ready to present their evidence against the psychologist.

The judge called the court to order, and the trial began. Detective Susan was the first to take the stand, explaining how they had gathered evidence and tracked down Dr. James's patients.

Next, Alex was called to the stand. He told the court about his visits with Dr. James and how he had felt relaxed and peaceful during the hypnosis sessions. He explained how he had no memory of selling the stolen jewelry and only realized what had happened when the police came to his door.

The judge listened intently, and the jury also seemed to be paying close attention. Detective Jackson took the stand next, presenting the evidence they had gathered and explaining how they believed Dr. James was using hypnosis to manipulate his patients into committing crimes.

Finally, it was Dr. James's turn to take the stand. He told the court about his work as a psychologist and how he used hypnosis to help his patients. He insisted that he had never suggested that any of his patients commit a crime and that he was innocent of the charges against him.

The jury retired to deliberate, and the courtroom was filled with tense anticipation as everyone waited for their verdict. After several hours, the jury returned to the courtroom, and the judge read their verdict.

"We find the defendant, Dr. James, guilty of manipulating his patients through hypnosis and encouraging them to commit crimes," the judge said, a stern look on his face.

Dr. James's face fell, and Detective Susan and Detective Jackson exchanged a look of satisfaction. They had brought a dangerous criminal to justice and prevented others from becoming victims of his manipulation. The court was adjourned, and everyone filed out of the courtroom, ready to move on to the next case.

The Verdict

The courtroom was silent as the jury foreman stood to deliver the verdict. Detective Susan and Detective Jackson sat at the front of the room, their eyes fixed on the jury.

"In the matter of the State vs. Dr. James, we, the jury find the defendant guilty on all charges," the foreman announced.

There was a collective gasp from the courtroom, and Dr. James's face fell. Detective Susan and Detective Jackson exchanged a triumphant look, proud of their work to bring the dangerous criminal to justice.

"Order in the court," the judge called out, silencing the murmurs from the gallery. "Dr. James, you have been found guilty of using hypnosis to manipulate your patients into committing crimes. This court sentenced you to 20 years in prison, with no possibility of parole."

Dr. James has led away in handcuffs as the judge adjourned the court. Detective Susan and Detective Jackson left the courtroom, surrounded by reporters and well-wishers.

"Detective Susan, Detective Jackson, how do you feel about the verdict?" a reporter called out.

"We're just happy that justice has been served," Detective Susan said, her arm around Detective Jackson's shoulders. "We're grateful for the jury's hard work and the community's support in helping us bring this dangerous criminal to justice."

Detective Jackson nodded in agreement, and the two detectives walked away, ready for their next case. The verdict was a triumph for justice and a warning to others who would use hypnosis for evil purposes.

The Aftermath

Alex sat in his therapist's office, looking out the window at the city below. He had come a long way since his days as one of Dr. James's patients, and he was finally starting to feel like himself again.

"How are you feeling today, Alex?" his therapist, Dr. Patel, asked.

"I'm doing much better," Alex said, turning to face her. "I still have nightmares about what happened, but they're getting less frequent."

"That's great to hear," Dr. Patel said, smiling. "It takes time to heal from something like this, but you're making progress. I'm proud of you."

"Thank you, Dr. Patel," Alex said, feeling a sense of relief wash over him. "I couldn't have done it without your help."

"Of course, Alex," Dr. Patel said, reaching out to take his hand. "I'm here for you, and I will always be here for you. You're a strong person, and you'll get through this."

There was a knock at the door, and Detective Susan walked in, smiling.

"Hey, Alex," she said, walking over to join them. "I just wanted to check in and see how you're doing."

"I'm doing much better, Detective," Alex said, standing up to shake her hand. "Thanks for all your help."

"It was my pleasure, Alex," Detective Susan said, her eyes filled with compassion. "You're a brave young man, and I'm proud of you for speaking out about what happened."

"Me too," Alex said, feeling a sense of pride wash over him. "I hope other people don't have to go through what I did."

"We're doing everything we can to make sure that doesn't happen," Detective Susan said, patting him on the back. "And we'll always be here if you need anything."

Alex smiled, feeling grateful for the support of Detective Susan and Dr. Patel. He was on the road to recovery and knew he would be okay. The aftermath of Dr. James's manipulation will always be with him, but he was determined to move forward and live a happy life.

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Liviu Roman

Mahatma Gandhi — 'Be the change that you wish to see in the world.'

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  • Som Duttabout a year ago

    this story on The Hypnotic Influence is so amazing

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