No Noise, No Noise

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The year is 2021. It’s been a little over 100 years since nuclear war nearly pushed humans to the brink of extinction. Ever since the nuclear explosion, people began being born with abnormal abilities and, despite the small population, caused panic. The things these “abnormals” could do were amazing and defied known science. Scientists theorize it’s related to the nuclear radiation and the appearance of a new genetic anomaly, but nothing is proven.

The decision came to be that anyone “abnormal” was to be kept on a registry. This was only the beginning of a lengthy line of discriminatory and oppressive laws that came out of fear, for these people may have only made up a small percentage of the population, but their power together could upheave entire armies. The government agenda for these people is vague: “Eliminate the threat.” Many interpret this in different ways. Kill them all. Cure them. Learn to control them, or use them for war. The schools of thought vary, as do the methods that politicians choose to carry them out.

Lately, rumor has it that Abnormals are disappearing in large groups. Whispers mention that Abnormals are being transported to facilities for research. Some think it’s an attempt at finding a cure, others aren’t so optimistic. Abnormals are struggling to survive. Most can’t find work, and what work is available is tentative with no legal footing for better pay. Many Abnormals have turned to crime, others are homeless and barely scraping by. Something's got to give.