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Q&A Including something implausible in an otherwise realistic story [closed]

Let's say I'm writing a story that isn't a fantasy story, it's more of a realistic thriller. However, I want to include a character who has psychic powers like telepathy and psychokinesis. Is it ...

0 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by DarkYagami‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T05:10:01Z (about 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar DarkYagami‭ · 2019-12-08T05:10:01Z (about 5 years ago)
Let's say I'm writing a story that isn't a fantasy story, it's more of a realistic thriller. However, I want to include a character who has psychic powers like telepathy and psychokinesis.

Is it possible to include a character like that, and still have a realistic story? If so, how should it be handled? Are there good reasons not to do this or any particular pitfalls to look out for?

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2016-03-30T10:44:25Z (over 8 years ago)
Original score: 1