Boy Cuts the Power to Reunite His Family—What He Uncovered Was Beyond His Wildest Imagination

Boy Cuts off the Electricity So His Family Would Spend Time Together, but Ends up Uncovering a Family Secret — Story of the Day

Kevin yearned for the days when he played with his brother and movie evenings with snacks were a regular occurrence. Though it felt like those days were gone now, Kevin had a plan to make them return. He had no idea that one of his jokes would really end up saving his family.

Kevin, eleven, was sitting on his room floor, cross-legged, with a field of toy troops in front of him.

Taking hold of two soldiers, he made them march across the floor while he spoke softly, explaining their made-up purpose. A scenario full of action and adventure came to life in Kevin’s head as one soldier yelled orders to the other.

He could practically hear the explosions, the cheers of victory, and the sounds of battle. Even while his imagination kept him occupied, there was still a gap.

In the middle of their fight, he paused to glance at his older brother Jake’s bed, where Jake used to join them in their games.

They used to spend hours laughing, making up stories, and transforming their room into a furious battleground. But those times seemed so long ago today.

Jake entered abruptly, his head down in his phone. He hurled himself into his bed without looking at Kevin, resting on his stomach with his eyes fixed intently on the shining screen.

Kevin’s smile vanished as soon as it surfaced. His joy dissipated and was replaced by a dreadful sense of isolation. His excitement in the game suddenly wained as he cast a glance down at his toy army.

Jake hadn’t even given him a close look. It didn’t matter; he was too engrossed in whatever he was doing on his phone.

Kevin got up quietly, leaving the toys strewn all over the floor. With a heavy heart, he left the room and headed downstairs, hoping his dad would have some time to spare.

Norman, his father, was in the dining room, hunched over a stack of papers and typing away at the keyboard on his laptop. Kevin paused for a bit before coming over to him.

“Dad?” he whispered. “Is it possible for us to watch a movie together tonight? Or how about we have a board game?”

Norman didn’t even lift his head. His gaze were fixed on the screen while his fingers skimmed over the keys.

“Not right now, Kevin,” he quickly responded. “I have a ton of work ahead of me. Please go find something to do on your own.

Kevin slouched his shoulders. Every time, it was the same response. His father was no longer able to find time for family matters.

Kevin turned away, feeling even more alone, and headed toward his mother’s chamber.