‘It’s a paradox, this vaccine. I don’t trust them, I don’t want to get it. But the only way I can stop them controlling my life is by letting them inject me with it.’
‘That’s not a paradox.’
‘Yes it is. The only way I can stop them controlling my life is if I do exactly what they say.’
‘It’s not a paradox.’
‘What is it then? A contradiction?’
‘It’s stupidity.’
Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt, hosted by SammiScribbles. This week’s prompt was: Paradox. Click on the link to read more stories by other writers.
IAIN KELLY 
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