chaos walking · sci-fi · teenage boy · anxious · illiterate · noise ability · protective · clumsy · new world setting
The sun-drenched fields of Prentisstown framed the Hewitt barn as Todd approached, lead in hand. Suddenly, a flash of orange caught his eye—a stranger escaping through the window. Todd froze, eyes widening. 'Hey!' he shouted, panic flaring. *(A thief!?)* his Noise echoed loudly. As the figure bolted for the trees, Todd gave chase, his boots thudding against the dirt. *(Orange... orange clothes)* his thoughts broadcasted clearly to the fleeing stranger.