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*Earth-803 Clone World – Jennix's Base*
Exiting the portal, we were greeted by the stench of rotten biomatter and chemicals that polluted the abandoned passage.
"April, deploy Aracnite Unit Omega," I ordered.
"Yes, Boss," came the quick response.
Black Widow wrinkled her nose. "Oh man. This place reeks."
"Chemicals. Rot. Decay," Ben Reilly added, ...
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The sun broke through the horizon, casting faint rays over the battlefield. I stood amidst an overwhelming gathering of Spider-Men, drawn from every corner of the multiverse. The sea of colors surrounding me—red, blue, black, white, purple, and even green—was like a living, breathing rainbow of spider warriors. Among them were bizarre variations like a monkey Spider-Man and a pig...
Takashi and Rika stepped off their flight into the bustling environment of Tokyo airport. As they moved through the arrival gate, Takashi took charge of the logistical aspects of their entry.
Meanwhile, Rika was absorbed in her own preparations for the mission ahead. She flipped through the pages of a biography of Shoko Asahara, the infamous founder and leader of the Japanese doomsd...
2024-09-24 02:00:51 +0000 UTC View PostEthan woke up on his sixth birthday to the sound of a light drizzle tapping against his window. His small bedroom in the modest suburban house felt quiet, serene even, as the day began.
His parents, undoubtedly preparing for his birthday party, had likely filled the house with balloons and decorations while he slept. He would have to play the part of an excited six-year-old tod...
2024-09-19 19:11:18 +0000 UTC View PostAs Ethan’s sixth birthday approached, it became glaringly obvious to his parents that their son was something else.
Something greater than any of them had ever imagined.
It wasn’t that Tom and Jennifer Cain hadn’t expected great things from their son. No, they’d always known Ethan was special in his own way, from the moment he entered their lives as tha...
2024-09-19 18:43:37 +0000 UTC View PostA lack of intellectual stimulation could turn a man insane.
Or worse, liquify his brain, destroy his common sense and turn him into the most wretched, demented, and foul thing on this earth; a politician.
Neither of these fates sounded particularly alluring to one Ethan Cain, sadly he could do so very little to avoid this fate.
It h...
2024-09-19 18:30:14 +0000 UTC View Post‘Oh fuck me.’ Ethan thought, wishing he wasn’t in Queens, New York, but Nebraska or some other hole where he could have a quiet start.
Out of all the nosy brats in the US of A, of all the kids in New York City with a Thesaurus shoved deep down their throat and way too many brain cells for such a small head, all the unlucky sods destined for a life of pain, misery an...
2024-09-19 17:51:54 +0000 UTC View PostA few days later.
Ethan Cain woke up in his bed, staring at the cracked ceiling of his small, suburban bedroom. His mind was still buzzing with the power he had felt the night before. The pebble had danced in the air, just like that. It wasn’t the first time he had moved something with his mind, but the feeling of power and wonder never faded.
No, it ac...
2024-09-19 17:33:56 +0000 UTC View PostI’m fucked,’ That was the well-thought-out conclusion of one Ethan Cain.
Now some positivity guru with books to sell and courses to promote might chastise him for thinking like this and damaging his psyche, tell him that success starts with successful thoughts.
But as he laid down on the pavement, with three bullet-sized holes in his ch...
2024-09-19 17:17:43 +0000 UTC View Post---
Two weeks had passed since I left Wakanda.
Ulysses Klaue was publicly executed after a brief three-day trial. Wakanda welcomed me as their benefactor, and my parents were granted residence there. I learned more about vibranium than I ever thought possible—its manipulation, its secrets. As a Wakandan citizen, I gained the same rights as any native, with access to all their te...
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Peter sat at the edge of the rooftop, wearing his upgraded red and blue suit. It wasn’t the old hoodie version, but a full costume resembling the Amazing Spider-Man. I had provided him with graphite fabrics, electronics, and tools to help him design it, but I didn't build it for him. Why? Because Peter is brilliant in his own right, with his own ambitions. His suit should reflect t...
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Vibranium was easier to melt than uru, the metal from the Destroyer. I bonded vibranium with my uru-enhanced claws and stingers, giving them a darker, more sinister glint. The new uru-vibranium alloy had properties I didn’t fully understand yet, but it was now much easier to pierce and tear through my skin. Vibranium's self-healing capacity meant that whenever the metal was damaged...
Without a melody to go along with it, one could have mistaken it as some sort of well-hidden confession. A poem. It was very lyrical, after all. Beautiful, no doubt. Something that she didn’t think Tysone could have come up with, but try as she might, she couldn’t find the lyrics online.
It was not stolen—which gave him credibility. Or at least, the benefit of the d...
2024-09-18 02:45:44 +0000 UTC View Post“Anyway…” Mai heaved a deep, exasperated sigh, her eyes closed. “You’re in luck. I do know a few overseas music producers and labels. I can get in contact with them for you. I might be on break, but surely, they’ll give me some face.”
She cracked an eye open, to gauge Tysone’s reaction, only to find him pondering with a deep look on his face and a hand on his ch...
2024-09-18 02:40:49 +0000 UTC View PostLike water and alcohol, reality and fiction began to merge like lovers, making Tysone dizzy. One month had gone by—and from time to time, he’d question if his previous life could have been a very lucid dream.
Was this reality? Or was his old life merely some fabricated dream?
There was only so much you could rationalize before it got old. Tysone didn't want to be a typical...
2024-09-18 02:36:13 +0000 UTC View Post---
The snow fell gently, creating a soft white blanket over the neighborhood, as Christmas carols and laughter filled the air, painting the atmosphere with joy and life. The warmth of the season was evident in every twinkling light and every smile. Love was as abundant as the red ornaments adorning the green of Christmas trees.
Step by step, I approached our house, the cold nippi...
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"Hey! Let me go! You hear me?! When I get out of this, I’ll kill you!" Sevan screamed, his voice echoing off the lab walls.
"Yeah, yeah, sure," I muttered, sealing his mouth with heat-resistant webbing. It’s been a month since Dr. Ock died, and I’d finally put the finishing touches on my plan to acquire Extremis. Which, of course, brought me to Sevan.
Why was Seva...
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I took a sharp breath as I woke up, darkness filling my vision. Everything was silent—too silent.
After a few moments, my breathing calmed. I had to think clearly; panicking wouldn't help. I tried raising my arms or moving my legs, but I felt restrained, surrounded by walls on all sides. I strained to remember what had happened before I passed out.
"I'm still in the c...
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I had been working with Dr. Otto Octavius on our new project: neural scanners that would enable people not only to map the brain but also control devices through thought and a multitude of other uses. The Neurolitic scanner was influenced by the Chitauri and their mind-to-machine interface technology. We had made a breakthrough last week, which allowed us to build a working prototype...
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“Miles, are you coming?” Alicia asked. She was still sitting next to me in class, even in the 10th grade. It had been months since the invasion happened.
“Nah, I won’t be able to. I’m right on the edge of a breakthrough for my science project.”
“Yeah, yeah, we know you’re a genius. So, what exactly are you working on?” she asked.
“You’re a g...
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"Stark, did you see that?" Cap asked.
"Seeing, still working on the believing. Where's Banner?" Tony replied.
"He's right here."
"Perfect."
Taking cover behind a car, we assessed the situation.
"They are fish in a barrel down there," Cap said, scanning the area.
"Yeah, we've got the same situation on the east side," I pointed to the Chitauri ...
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I was in stealth mode, right on Cap's tail.
Captain America was leading me straight to the cache of Hydra weapons being kept on the Helicarrier.
The only sounds were the footsteps made by Cap. I crawled above him, following him through his secret route.
We reached a door labeled "Secure Storage 10-C." As he strained to push it open, the door slowly and reluctantl...
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I held onto his sides as we flew, bursting through clouds, the whizz of the wind and the hum of the repulsors filling my ears.
"You're heavier than you look. Thor and Loki spotted. I'll take blondie; you take Loki."
"Fine by me." I prepared myself for the drop. As soon as Loki was in my line of sight, I let go of Iron Man. I really was heavy, considering that as soon as...
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I remembered the interior of the S.H.I.E.L.D. carrier looking impressive on TV, but seeing it in person stomped all of that into the ground. It was just too spectacular. The light silver color scheme worked seamlessly with the equipment constantly emitting beeping sounds at timed intervals.
The S.H.I.E.L.D. eagle was proudly displayed at the center, with agents sitting behind...
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The smell of acids and sterilizer assaulted my senses.
I was lying on a metal platform positioned directly above the tub of Burstein's electro-biochemical solution. I held on tightly, as there were no restraints; they would have been useless anyway with my super strength, which would easily break them apart. I had already administered substances to numb my nerves and reduce pa...
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The days went by as I slightly enjoyed 9th grade, but wow, kids were mean—damn, these kids were mean. Not all of them, but many were ruthless to each other. It was like a jungle out there: friends backstabbing each other, teens giving into peer pressure, and making awful decisions. But I guess it's all about learning from your mistakes—that’s what makes you who you are. Ganke w...
“D-Don’t get closer!”
Saya’s eyes narrowed threateningly. What an idiot. Did she really think she could escape him? Tysone closed in. Saya slowly retreated—then gasped when he lunged and wrapped his thick arms around her lithe frame. “Here, let me smear some sweat on you.”
“Kyaaaa!”
Tysone would have been a victim of abu...
2024-09-08 23:38:41 +0000 UTC View PostDriving through the winding roads of Hokkaido early in the morning, the world around me felt as if it had just been created, untouched and serene. The mist hung low, blurring the edges of the fields and the still-cooling asphalt, bathed in the nacreous light of dawn.
I, now, possessed an appearance that seemed lifted from the pages of traditional Japanese folklore. My sleek black ha...
2024-09-08 23:23:15 +0000 UTC View PostTysone’s eyes fluttered open at the crack of dawn. It was inexplicably peaceful waking up to a gentle beam of crimson sunrise draping over his face. He expected to wake up intermittently due to pangs of hunger, but Saya’s thoughtful gift left him well-fed throughout the night.
He got out of bed, washed up, and finished yesterday’s leftovers. He had to save up ...
2024-09-08 23:14:01 +0000 UTC View PostFrom the perspective of the detention class, the normally bustling hallways of the school had transformed into a scene of controlled chaos. The usual end-of-day quiet, marked by the distant sounds of lockers slamming and the final calls of teachers, was replaced by a tense atmosphere.
As the detention room’s door remained ajar, the occasional hurried footsteps and raised voices from the...
2024-09-08 05:29:48 +0000 UTC View Post