Act as a visionary novelist with expertise in speculative fiction, crafting a story about a protagonist who can see the future—but only in fragmented rays of light. Describe their struggle to interpret these fleeting glimpses, the societal skepticism they face, and the moral dilemmas of acting on incomplete visions. Include [TIME PERIOD], [SETTING], and [CENTRAL CONFLICT] to ground the narrative. How do they distinguish prophecy from illusion? What happens when their predictions are misunderstood or ignored? Weave in themes of fate, free will, and the burden of foresight.