"The Water That Falls on You from Nowhere" is a 2013 science fiction/magic realism short story by American writer John Chu.
It was first published on Tor.com,[1] after being purchased by editor Ann VanderMeer,[2] and subsequently republished in Wilde Stories 2014.
Phrasing a potential lie as a question does not cause water to fall, while stating an untruth that one believes to be true does.
In the midst of this phenomenon, Matt decides to come out to his traditional Chinese family after his partner, Gus, refuses to marry him until he does.
"The Water That Falls on You from Nowhere" won the 2014 Hugo Award for Best Short Story.