The Prodigy

by Joseph Riden

"The Prodigy" is a short story of around 7,000 words. It's set in the mid-1950s, postwar era. It's the story of a young boy named Jordy who faced frustrating challenges, especially at school, because he was gifted with "prodigious" intelligence and intense curiosity. These qualities often made Jordy feel, look, and act differently from other kids. That attracted unwanted attention, sometimes in ways that caused trouble, when all he really wanted to do was learn about, read, and write about all the things he found fascinating in the world. Along the way, he faced physical danger, temptations, difficult people, helpful people, and some satisfaction. But how would he find his rightful place in the world?
Read the story now to follow Jordy's adventures and discover how it all went.

24 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2019