The Silent Observer

Craft a story surrounding a child who never talks, only watches, yet, nothing ever escapes them.

Silent children can wield a potent sense of creepiness. They say little but observe everything, cultivating a sense of anticipation and fear. Maybe strange events start to occur that seem connected to what the child observes. How does everyone react to the child, and what consequences does their unsettling observation have on their surroundings? This prompt encourages the exploration of silence, the power of observation, and the impact of cause and effect within a story setting.