Emergence 2.0
A Novel – In 55 Words a Day
Day 188, Saturday
July 7th, 2017
Chapter Six: Psychic
Kathy’s handlers had never considered the concept of an “ordinary
psychic.” They were the foremost experts in all things paranormal, and
supernatural.
Genuine telepaths were exceedingly rare, but they existed, and when they
were discovered every effort was made to bring them into the fold so that their
talents could be used for the benefit of the government.
They were coerced if they would not come voluntarily.
In the later 20th century their abilities were tested,
analyzed, put to use by spy agencies, and police forces around the world. They
were considered to be a vital asset to national security.
They could be very difficult to find. Given the nature of their
abilities they were able to see dangers approaching from a long way away.
Most of the world’s psychics were mentally, emotionally and
psychologically unstable.
The line between psychic abilities and psychosis was very thin.
Schizophrenia and madness were common features among the gifted.
Psychic abilities of any degree were extraordinary.
Kathy’s gifts required a completely different understanding of the range
of possibilities.
Every aspect of her life was studied in its most minute detail. With the
greatest scrutiny being given to her genetic profile.
Kathy was the most significant subject of scientific inquiry that the
world knew nothing about.
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