Hello, @cryptofi,
I enjoyed your story, and I related to Seth. Many children come from homes that are not perfect, for one reason or another. The children carry the weight of imperfection with them. They internalize the flaws of the family and feel they embody those flaws. Often, growing up means shedding this false perception of self.

In your story, Thea is the device that allows Seth to see his true self. This device works very well. Very good job with this story. I look forward to reading more stories of this caliber from you in the future.