Day 4 Writing Homework
Writing Prompt:
Create a composition exploring a society where humans possess a sixth sense beyond the conventional five.
The Sixth Sense Narrative Craft an evocative narrative detailing how this additional perceptual ability transforms everyday experiences and human interactions.
Your response should include:
all five senses 500 words maximum
Define sixth sense clearly
Varied sentence structure
Precise vocabulary
Altered perception
Societal implications
Emotional impacts
Benefits vs. limitations
Sensory integration
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- Due Date : July 12, 2025
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The Sixth Sense
Everyone knows the five senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. But in our world, we have one more. We call it Sentius, the sixth sense. It’s the ability to feel other people’s emotions, even if they don’t show them. It’s like seeing colour in the air or hearing music from someone’s heart.
At first, it wasn’t very clear. People’s emotions were everywhere, floating like invisible clouds. If someone was angry, it felt sharp, like walking through prickles. If someone was happy, it felt like warm sunshine on your skin. I remember walking past a group of kids at school—one was smiling, but I felt cold sadness around him. That’s how I knew he was pretending.
Our normal senses still mattered. I could smell the buttery popcorn from the canteen, feel the wind rush past my cheeks, and hear the crunch of my steps on gravel. I saw the colours of my friends’ clothes and tasted sweet raspberry from my juice box. But with Sentius, everything was deeper. It’s like living in colour after seeing the world in black and white.
People used to lie or hide their feelings. Not anymore. With Sentius, we can sense truth like it’s a scent in the air. Some people love it—it helps with friendships and solving arguments. But not everyone likes it. It can be too much. Feeling other people’s sadness, anger, or fear all the time can be exhausting. That’s why schools give us emotion-blockers—tiny clips we wear on our ears when we need a break.
Society changed a lot after Sentius appeared. Judges now use emotional readers to see if someone meant to do something wrong. Doctors feel their patients’ pain before they treat it. There are even new jobs, such as Emotion Translators and Peace Feelers, which help people understand each other better.
However, despite all the benefits, there are still problems. Some people fake emotions to trick others. Others shut off their Sentius completely and don’t connect with anyone. It’s like having a powerful tool, but not knowing how to use it properly. Sometimes I wish I could feel my feelings without picking up everyone else’s.
Still, I think the world is better with the sixth sense. When my mum is worried but won’t say it, I can hug her tighter. When my best friend is nervous, I can comfort her before she even begins to speak. We don’t need to guess how people feel—we know. That makes us kinder, stronger, and more connected.
Sentius doesn’t replace our five senses—it works with them, weaving feelings into everything we see, hear, smell, taste, and touch.
Maybe we didn’t need more senses—just a better way to connect.
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The world shifted on its axis not with a cataclysm, but with a whisper of time. Humanity had evolved, acquiring Chrono-perception, a sixth sense that allowed individuals to perceive the temporal echoes of objects and events. It wasn’t precognition, nor a memory recall, but an intuitive grasp of the causal threads that wove through existence—sensing the faint imprints of the past and the subtle vibrations of potential futures.
Imagine a city street: the cacophony of sound was still present, the blare of horns, the murmur of conversations. But now, overlaid was the temporal hum of a thousand past footsteps, the faint echo of a vendor’s cry from a century ago, or the nascent potential of a future traffic jam. When you saw a building, you didn’t just perceive its stone and glass; you felt the temporal weight of its construction, the lives lived within its walls, and the subtle, almost shimmering, possibilities of its decay or renovation.
Everyday experiences became symphonies of time. Cooking was no longer merely about the taste and smell of ingredients; a chef could sense the temporal journey of a spice, feeling the sun that dried it, the hands that harvested it, and the future delight or disappointment it would bring to a palate. Commuting involved navigating not just physical space, but temporal currents, avoiding areas where past accidents resonated strongly or where future congestion subtly pulsed. The touch of a worn book revealed not just its texture, but the temporal patina of countless readings, the quiet echoes of minds that had once absorbed its words.
Human interactions were profoundly transformed. Empathy deepened immeasurably; one could sense the temporal weight of another’s joy or sorrow, feeling the echoes of their past experiences and the subtle currents of their aspirations. Deception became almost impossible, as the temporal inconsistencies of a lie would ripple through the speaker’s aura. Relationships, while richer, also carried the burden of perceived temporal baggage, requiring greater understanding and forgiveness.
Societal implications were vast. Law enforcement could sense the temporal residue of crimes, making investigations swifter and more accurate. Architecture adapted, with structures designed to resonate harmoniously through time. Art evolved, with sculptors feeling the temporal stresses within their materials, and musicians composing not just melodies, but temporal arcs of sound. Commerce became more transparent, as the temporal integrity of products and transactions was palpable.
Emotionally, Chrono-perception was a double-edged sword. The profound connection to the past and future brought immense wisdom and a sense of interconnectedness, fostering a deeper appreciation for life’s fleeting moments. However, it also brought a pervasive melancholy, a constant awareness of loss and the fragility of existence. The weight of potential futures could induce anxiety, while the echoes of past suffering could be overwhelming.
The benefits were undeniable: heightened awareness, profound empathy, and a more informed decision-making process. Yet, the limitations were equally significant: the constant sensory overload, the inability to truly escape the past, and the heavy responsibility of perceiving potential futures. Sensory integration was key; learning to filter the temporal noise and focus on relevant echoes was a lifelong discipline, blending Chrono-perception seamlessly with sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell to create a truly holistic understanding of reality. This sixth sense didn’t just add to their world; it redefined it.
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RW-Y5_D4 – Lincoln Phan
The Sixth Sense
Everyone in the town of Brightvale is born with a gift — a sixth sense. It is not sight, sound, smell, taste, or touch. The sixth sense enables individuals to feel other individuals’ feelings, like a whisper in one’s chest. It makes them know how someone really feels, even when nothing is said.
George, who was 11 years old, walked into the bakery one morning. He smelled fresh bread and cinnamon buns. He heard soft music playing and felt the warm air on his face. But most of all, he noticed something else — sadness. The baker smiled, but George could feel that her heart was heavy. That was the sixth sense. It told him she was pretending to be okay.
In Brightvale, no one can hide his or her feelings. If someone is scared or upset, others around him or her feel it. It changes how people act. Teachers at school know if a student is feeling worry or pride. On the playground, kids know if someone is feeling left out. People are kinder because they understand each other.
But the sixth sense is not always easy. In public places, like shops or the train station, there are too many emotions all at once. It is like sitting in a room of cacophony — happiness, anger, fear, and excitement all mixed together. People usually wear “calm clips” on their shirts to try and deflect strong emotions when it gets too much.
However, the sixth sense brings people together. George once sensed his best friend’s fear before a swimming contest. He didn’t say anything — just gave him a thumbs-up. His friend smiled and dived in with confidence.
George looked at the baker as he left the bakery and gave her a gentle smile. Her grief lessened, just a little. She smiled back.
Sometimes, when you can feel what they feel, kindness speaks louder than words.
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