Regan Costello

The Noise

As far as I can remember, every morning I’d hear these strange noises. It wasn’t until I was eight or so that I realized I heard everything that I would hear that day. I’m not sure how I got this power, or why, or even how it worked. Time wouldn’t pass, but I would hear everything. Everything. Nothing was safe from me.

Naturally, I abused this. Pop quizzes were no longer surprises. Breakups were expected. And as an extra benefit, I got filthy rich off of sports bets.

I am now sixteen years old.

And this morning I heard nothing.