The Student with a Secret Power

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Feb 22, 2025

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Leo always felt different from his classmates. It wasn’t because he was shy or particularly bad at sports. It was because he had a secret—he could read minds. Ever since he turned twelve, he could hear the thoughts of those around him, as if their words were being whispered into his ears.

At first, it was exciting. He knew when the teacher was about to call on him, what questions would be on pop quizzes, and even what snacks his friends had in their lunchboxes. But soon, the ability became overwhelming. Hearing every passing thought, every worry, and every secret made school exhausting. So, he learned to block it out and pretend to be normal.

That changed one day when he overheard something he couldn’t ignore.

Sitting in the cafeteria, he heard his best friend, Jake, thinking frantically. I need to get out of here. I can’t face them again…

Leo turned to Jake, who looked pale. “Hey, what’s wrong?”

Jake forced a smile. “Nothing. Just tired.”

But Leo knew better. He focused, allowing himself to hear more.

They said they’d meet me after school. If I don’t give them my money, they’ll make sure I regret it.

Leo’s heart pounded. Jake was in trouble. A group of older students was threatening him, and he had no one to turn to. Should Leo reveal his secret and help? Or would it make things worse?

Taking a deep breath, Leo made a decision. He didn’t have to expose his power—he just needed to act.

“Hey, let’s walk home together today,” Leo said casually. “I want to show you something cool.”

Jake hesitated, then nodded. “Sure.”

After school, Leo led Jake out a different exit, avoiding the bullies entirely. Then, he took him to their teacher, Mr. Carter, and subtly guided the conversation toward bullying at school. By the end of the talk, Jake felt safe enough to open up, and Mr. Carter promised to take action.

That night, Leo felt relieved. He had used his power for good without revealing his secret. Maybe he didn’t need to carry this burden alone—maybe his power wasn’t a curse, but a gift.

MORAL: True strength lies not in power itself, but in how we choose to use it.