Corpus earthling

"Corpus Earthling" by Louis Charbonneau is a science fiction tale where Paul Cameron, a professor, finds his normal life crumbling as haunting visions and unwanted voices take over his mind, hinting at an alien scheme. Juggling his growing fears of mental collapse, Cameron navigates treacherous relationships and mysterious events, including a strange murder case and an unsettling new neighbor. His interactions with Laurie Hendricks, a student, are set against the backdrop of his struggle, as a sinister alien force pushes him towards self-destruction. Driven by dreams where he is commanded to drown himself and tormented by inner voices hinting at a dark conspiracy, Cameron fights to unravel the truth. Ultimately the combination of internal psychological suspense and extraterrestrial possibilities causes rising tension as Cameron races to figure out who to trust and the real meaning of his terrifying dreams.