Examination Day [v0.1.3.1] File

"It's just a test, Dickie," his father said, his voice a flat monotone that fooled no one. "Just answer the questions naturally. Don't overthink."

A brief, suffocating moment of hope flickered in Amy’s eyes before the official continued. Examination Day [v0.1.3.1]

Dickie nodded, picking at his eggs. He was a bright boy, curious and quick-witted, which—in this society—was exactly what his parents feared most. The Testing Center "It's just a test, Dickie," his father said,

After the exam, the silence in the Jordan home was deafening. They sat in the living room, the television off, waiting for the official notification. In this world, the Government didn't make you wait weeks for results. Efficiency was their hallmark. "It's just a test