Kaira's eyes fluttered open, greeting another day with an unsettling sense of uncertainty. She had no control over whose mind she'd invade, no warning of the thoughts she'd uncover. The ability had manifested on her 18th birthday, a mysterious gift with no instruction manual.52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqxM9xzo50M
Every morning, Kaira woke up with a name etched in her mind, a person whose thoughts would be hers to witness for 24 hours. She'd tried to ignore it, to block out the constant chatter, but it was no use. The voices came, uninvited and unrelenting.
Today's name was: Ethan Blackwood.
Kaira's stomach twisted into knots. She'd never met Ethan, but the name echoed through her mind like a warning bell. As she dressed and prepared for the day, Kaira wondered what secrets Ethan's mind held.
At the local coffee shop, Kaira spotted him – tall, brooding, and handsome. Their eyes met, and Kaira's mental floodgates opened.
'...can't believe I'm stuck in this town...need to get out...can't let anyone see...'
Ethan's thoughts swirled with frustration and desperation. Kaira sensed a deep pain, a wound he kept hidden.
As she ordered her coffee, Kaira caught snippets of Ethan's inner turmoil.
'...lost Sarah...my fault...can't forgive myself...'
A pang of empathy struck Kaira. She knew what it was like to carry guilt and regret.
Their hands touched as Ethan handed her coffee, and Kaira felt a jolt of electricity.
"Sorry," Ethan muttered, his eyes locking onto hers.
Kaira smiled, her heart racing. "No harm done."
For a moment, their gazes held, and Kaira glimpsed something more – a spark of connection, a hint of understanding.
As they parted ways, Kaira couldn't shake off the feeling that Ethan's thoughts were only the surface of a deeper truth. She sensed secrets hidden beneath his troubled surface, secrets that drew her in.
With every step away from Ethan, Kaira's curiosity grew. What lay hidden behind those haunted eyes? And why did she feel an inexplicable pull toward him?
The city streets blurred around her as Kaira's mind lingered on Ethan's thoughts, her heart beating in anticipation of what the day would reveal.
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