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Chapter 10: Chaos and PR
Dave could not hide from the media anymore, even though Raina tried really hard to keep his identity private. He was already all over social media after the truck accident, but after the water tower incident, he is now recognized by all. Some people are afraid of him, some calling him a superhero. Even cult groups have started forming in the name of Dave. Raina calls, “Dave, things will get out of hand if you don’t reveal yourself or your story.”“What story?” Dave exclaims with awe. “Anything you can make up, mixed with truth. But you have to appear before the media.” Says Raina with a hurried voice. Dave hears some knocks on his door and opens up. Camera flashes directly over his face, multiple reporters rushed in to ask many questions. “What is your name? What are your powers? What is your objective? Do you want to rule the country or the world?” Dave was bamboozled. He says loudly, “I can’t answer any of you right now. I woke up just now and haven't recovered yet from my injur
Chapter 9: The Link
You have some explaining to do, Maya. Dave says. Before she could answer, Raina came to the place running. “Are you okay, Dave?” Raina shows concern. “Yes, I am,” answers Dave. “How did you find us?” “When you collided with Argus, your power leaks were caught by our detectors.” Raina said to him. “Power leaks? What the hell is that?” Raina replies to him- “When two powerful people fight, some fragment of their power leaks through their actions. When their fists smash against each other or someone hits another, their power leaks. It is like some invisible aura, or you can say, “radiation.” “I see,” affirms Dave. Maya looks at Raina and asks bitterly, “Why are you late if you are always on his ass? He could have died.” “He wouldn’t. He is stronger than Argus; I know that.” Raina said that while patting Dave’s chest. Maya kept looking in temper. Dave shrugged off and asked Maya, “What was that? How did you heal yourself?”Maya replies, “I have had this power since that light touched m
Chapter 8: A Friend Called Maya
Maya’s home was a little cramped, but the vibe was cozy. It is filled with racks of papers, books, and maps pinned to the wall with articles and has a yellowish hue due to her old-school lights, making her room cozy and aesthetic. Dave hesitantly sat on her couch; Maya poured tea and served. “British blend,” she said. “Pretend we are some posh spies like Mr. Holmes.” Dave took in the aroma and said, “Thanks, you have been a lot of help to me for the last couple of days. I will repay the debt someday,” Dave said in a thankful voice. “I hope so,” Maya whispered, smiling without Dave noticing. Maya handed him a few photographs, yellowed and torn with age. “I took this photo 10 years ago. You see the light in the sky?” Dave notices, “There’s a crack in the sky.” “I thought I was going mad; I felt things I could not share with outsiders. And my parents didn’t believe me.” Dave's heart thumped; he recognized the tentacles. It was the same one that touched his forehead that night.” Dave as
Chapter 7: Hard Limits, Soft Connections
The last embers of the winter sun entered through the broken glass of the warehouse windows. Dust particles floating in the god rays. Dave exhaled his tired breath, picking up a concrete slab over his head, far beyond the strength of his past self. “One more push, come on, 99, 100,” he muttered, breathing heavily. He dropped the chunk with a bash on the ground, and the floor cracked. “That’s my new self now,” he smirked. Not stopping after that, he tried to push himself to new limits. He ran as fast as he could from one end to the other and smashed himself against the warehouse wall, shoulder first. The wall did crack, and so did one of his bones. He fell to the ground, his bone rattled, and he said, “Fuck, fuck, this shit hurts. I must have broken something.” His arm swelled, and he howled in agony. A voice echoed, “You must find your balance, not force through it.” He looked around, got up, chest heaving, blood pumping fast in his heart, and said, “Man, I’m hallucinating. I have t
Chapter 6: The offer
As all the government officials were speaking, suddenly came news worth turning heads. One of the operators shows the generals footage of Argus, also a powered person terrorizing city Z. “Activate project heat if needed,” the head general said. Raina didn't expect the general would take such a sharp decision. That night, the flickering neon light outside of Dave's motel dimmed for a few minutes, and Dave heard a sharp knock on his door. Dozed on cheap booze, Dave did not bother to open the door. The knocking sound got louder. “If this is another dishwasher liquid seller, I swear—” He opened the door, half alert, half paranoid. Standing there, with a wet trench coat, was the figure that chased him in the alleyways 2 days back. With sharp eyes and a calm voice, she introduced herself, “Agent Raina. Mr Davis, we need to talk. ” Dave stepped back, blinked twice, and said, “I don't need government sniffers on my back; get lost.” “You might want to see something first, and then I will help
Chapter 5: Echoes & Rumors
The incident of him at the hospital didn't stay hidden for long, and neither did his construction miracle. Dave arrives at his regular coffee place before going to work. Without much effort, he was confronted by public attention. He ordered a large black coffee as usual to clear his brain. He suddenly heard two regular customers speaking amongst themselves. “Hey, isn’t that the guy from the CCTV footage?” the first one said. “Yeah dude, he is the one. How is he even alive?” He starts filming Dave without his consent. Dave notices that and prepares to leave after taking his coffee.“Keep the change, Sarah,” Dave whispers quietly. Sara, a young barista at the coffee shop who has known Dave for quite some time, asks, “Are you okay, Dave?” “Yes, just havent slept well; you know I’m in a tough business. ” On the way out, Dave receives a call from an unknown number. He receives the call, and the other person speaks: “I have seen you getting in the cafe; may I have a quick interview with
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