Oblivious

Everyone pretended not to see the abuse.

He pretended not to be abused.

Sometimes, he pretended not to be, period.

He gets music. He gets carpentry. But he doesn't get people. He doesn't get how they can be oblivious.

***This is a work of horror fiction and not for those of a sensitive disposition. If this description is making you think twice, then DO NOT read this story.***