Cabin Fever

Cabin Fever by B.M. Bower, delves into the intricate ways that monotony and isolation can warp the human mind, using the lives of its characters to paint a vivid picture of this often-overlooked ailment. The story opens with a clear definition of cabin fever, not as a mere case of boredom, but as a serious mental malady caused by “too much of one thing". Much like scurvy, which attacks the body deprived of vital nutrients, cabin fever preys upon the mind, fed too long on the bland diet of monotony. It's a condition that breeds hypersensitivity to the small things, turning amiable souls into irritable grumps, and replacing cheerful whistles with a heavy gloom. The story suggests that cabin fever acts as a crucible, revealing hidden weaknesses, polishing undiscovered virtues, and ultimately testing the true mettle of friendships.