Maria was a young woman living in the bustling city of New York. She was a kind, intelligent, and caring person, but she had a unique ability that set her apart from everyone else – she could read minds.

This skill had both its advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, it helped her understand and communicate better with people. On the other hand, it often became overwhelming for her as she couldn't control when and whose thoughts she would pick up.

Maria had learned to keep her ability a secret, as revealing this to anyone could lead to chaos. However, there was one person whom she had no need to hide her secret from – her best friend, James.

James and Maria had been best friends since childhood. They grew up together, went to the same school, and shared a special bond that was unexplainable. James was the only person who knew about Maria's unique ability, and he accepted her for who she was. He never made her feel like a freak or...