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The Gift of Sight

The Burden and Blessing of Seeing the Future.

By Karthick Published about a year ago 3 min read
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Sophia had always been different. She had a sense of intuition that often left her feeling unsettled. As a child, she had vivid dreams that would come true, leaving her parents to wonder if their daughter had some kind of special gift. But as Sophia grew older, she learned to suppress these feelings, convincing herself that she was just being silly.

It wasn't until Sophia turned 30 that she discovered her true gift. It happened quite suddenly one day when she was walking home from work. As she passed a construction site, she saw a vision of a crane falling over and crushing several workers. The vision was so vivid and real that Sophia found herself frozen in place, watching as the accident unfolded before her eyes.

But then, as quickly as it had come, the vision was gone. Sophia stood there, dazed and confused, trying to make sense of what had just happened. It wasn't until later that day when she heard about the same accident on the news that she realized the truth - she had the gift of sight.

Sophia spent the next few weeks grappling with this newfound ability. On the one hand, she was excited by the prospect of being able to see into the future. But on the other hand, she was scared of what it all meant. What if she saw something terrible that she couldn't change? What if she was burdened with knowledge that no one else had?

It wasn't long before Sophia had her first test. She saw a vision of her best friend getting into a terrible car accident. The vision was so clear and detailed that Sophia knew it was going to happen. She could feel it in her bones.

Sophia spent the next few days agonizing over what to do. She knew that she had the power to change her friend's fate, but should she? Was it her place to interfere with the natural course of events? And what if changing the future had unintended consequences?

In the end, Sophia decided to take action. She called her friend and begged her not to get into the car that day. Her friend was surprised by Sophia's urgency but ultimately agreed to take the bus instead.

That afternoon, as Sophia sat at home nervously waiting for news, she felt a sense of relief wash over her as her friend called to say that she had made it home safely.

Over the next few months, Sophia saw several more visions of the future - some good, some bad. Each time, she faced the same dilemma - to interfere or not to interfere. It was a heavy burden to bear, but Sophia couldn't help but feel a sense of responsibility for the things she saw.

But as time went on, Sophia began to realize that her power wasn't just a burden - it was a gift. With her ability to see the future, she could help people in ways that no one else could. She could warn them of danger, offer guidance, and even bring hope to those who had lost it.

Sophia learned that her power wasn't just about changing the future - it was about shaping it. And with that realization came a newfound sense of purpose.

Sophia began to use her gift to help those in need. She warned her neighbor of an impending flood and helped her prepare for the worst. She guided her nephew towards a career that he was passionate about, and she even helped a stranger find love.

But with every action, Sophia learned that changing the future wasn't without consequences. Every time she altered the course of events, she created a ripple effect that changed the lives of those around her. Some for the better, some for the worse.

Sophia realized that her gift came with a great responsibility. She couldn't just change things willy-nilly. She had to be mindful of the impact that her actions

Moral :With great power comes great responsibility.

Young AdultFantasyFan FictionAdventure
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About the Creator

Karthick

Iam Karthick from Cheanni. Graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Jawahar Engineering College.Iam working in Munish Engineer as a Lead Project Coordinator

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