Hyperaware Stories

Norrie a teen girl going into 8th grade struggles with being hyper aware and goes through the struggles of middle school with facing things that block her path.

"Inconspicuous" plunges readers into the mind of someone grappling with social anxiety during a simple walk. This raw and honest stream-of-consciousness narrative exposes the internal struggle of feeling hyper-visible while desperately wishing to blend in. Experience the tension between perception and reality in this poignant exploration of modern urban isolation and self-doubt. 11 Dec 2021. The narrative follows the internal monologue of someone walking through a public space, hyper-aware of their surroundings and imagining scrutiny from others. The piece effectively conveys the disconnect between the narrator's perception and reality, culminating in a brief, normal interaction that contrasts with their anxious expectations.