
Kevin lives in a house where telepathy and telekinesis are as ordinary as breakfast cereal, and he’s the odd one out. The opening scene erupts in chaos as a sentient tablecloth drapes over him, his brothers bicker, and his mother’s mind‑reading probing remarks cut through the din. Amid the humor and sharp family banter, Kevin’s frustration bubbles—he feels both invisible and constantly judged for his lack of “psi” gifts.
As the family’s expectations loom larger, Kevin wrestles with resentment and a yearning to belong, wondering whether his perceived deficiency hides something deeper. The narrative follows his uneasy navigation of sibling rivalry, parental pressure, and the strange etiquette of a telepathic household. With a blend of wit and emotional honesty, the story invites listeners to explore what it means to be different in a world where thoughts are no longer private, and to see if Kevin can carve out his own place amid the extraordinary.
Language
en
Duration
~40 minutes (38K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Weeks, Adam Buchbinder, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2015-08-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1922–2000
A sharp, witty voice in mid-century science fiction, she also wrote mysteries and created crossword puzzles. Her stories often mix everyday life with sly humor and imaginative twists.
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