The sniffles might irritate you for a few days, perhaps even cause you to miss a day of work, but generally don’t keep your down for too long.

            More serious illness might even land you in the hospital for days on end. You get board being there, but realize it’s for the best. Until your stay gets extended over and over.

            Your task is to write a story in which your protagonist falls ill. Choose something long-lasting so as to provide necessary tension.

            Have fun with this one.