Synopsis

For thirteen months, Cassie recounts, her life has been unraveling. She lives with a persistent dread – the fear of a heart attack, anaphylactic shock, or even being poisoned by something she consumes. Her anxieties number over fifty, a list that continues to lengthen. Red traffic lights, choking, lotions, salt on French fries, caffeine, makeup – her fears are pervasive and varied. Most nights, she spends in restless research online, finding in search engines a strange sort of solace. Cassie