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332 | Short Story: The Man Who Could Pause Other People (Advanced English Story)
Story Title: The Man Who Could Pause Other People
Level: Advanced
Genre: Psychological Fiction / Mysterious Power / Philosophical Drama
Description:
The Man Who Could Pause Other People follows Evan Holt, an ordinary man who discovers an extraordinary and unsettling ability: he can pause other people at the precise moment between intention and action. He does not stop time or freeze bodies, but interrupts the internal momentum that turns thought into decision. At first, Evan uses this power cautiously, resolving conflicts, preventing harm, and smoothing the friction of everyday life. The results are undeniably positive. However, as his interventions become more frequent, the world begins to change. People hesitate even without his influence, unconsciously waiting for permission to act. What begins as quiet control evolves into a subtle dependency, revealing that agency itself can weaken when choice is repeatedly postponed. In a closed and deeply reflective conclusion, Evan realizes that the most dangerous form of power is not domination, but relief from responsibility. A cerebral, slow-burn story for advanced listeners that explores free will, control, and the hidden cost of removing friction from human decision-making.
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