Omniscient: John the Genius [Alt-Hist-1984]

Seven-year-old John Cook wakes up one morning in 1984 Oklahoma with an impossible gift: he remembers every possible future. Every skill mastered, every book read, every choice he *could* make—all already etched into his mind. He plays concertos without practice, solves advanced equations before learning arithmetic, and speaks with the wisdom of countless unwritten tomorrows. But infinite knowledge comes at a cost. The weight of foresight strains his childhood, forcing him to balance boundless potential against the simple joys of being a kid. With a supportive but bewildered family at his side, John navigates school, friendships, and the quiet expectations of a father who dreams of his son becoming the first high school graduate in their family. Yet beneath the warmth of this small-town life lurks a greater question: when every path is known, can a single boy’s choices truly shape the world?