The Telepath

Everyday Drabbles #647

He had the power to read minds. If he could see a person, their thoughts would fill his head, as overwhelming as though they were shouting in his ear.

He wasn’t even able to watch television. Recorded images still broadcast the actors’ minds, and plots became lost in their anxieties and emotions. Just a photograph would cause him to experience a single sharp stab of memory.

He realized the problem was with his eyes. If he didn’t see the person, the thoughts couldn't come through. The blindfold helped for a while.

Then he had to resort to more drastic measures.

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