Clarity's Hidden Cost

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I got my first pair of glasses last week. At first, my parents were skeptical—I guess they didn't see the need for them. But the doctor explained that there was something more than just a vision problem, a condition that's surprisingly common, and that I needed these specially prescribed glasses "for my own benefit."

He mentioned that many people never get the chance to see the world as I would now, so I was fortunate to have them. I thought he meant I'd simply see cars and distant signs more clearly, but in just a few days, everything has shifted. I started noticing strange figures—nightmarish beings—lurking around. They've appeared in corners of my room and darkened parking lots, places I hadn't seen them before.

Today, I decided to take off my glasses for the first time. It's remarkable how swiftly those menacing figures morph into mere trees and shadows. I know I'm not seeing things as they truly are, but I'm a straightforward person. Sometimes, I'd rather things stay a little blurry, just like they do for everyone else.

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