by Neox969
Elizabeth "Liz" Sterling's quiet life in Neo Lyon shatters when a metahuman brawl awakens dormant powers within her. Reeling from the trauma of losing her love, Liz plunges headfirst into her newfound abilities, seeking solace in the chaos. But Neo Lyon's underbelly is a dangerous place, and Liz soon discovers that her new life come with a price. As she navigates a world of shadows and violence, Liz must confront not only the forces threatening her peace, but also the concerning truths her city and the world hides. What to expect: - Female MC as narrator, with the rare Interludes and Side chapters following other characters and other narration types. - Morally grey characters - Exploration of loss and identity - A wide and complex world set in an alternative Earth starting from 1952 - An unforgiving world for metas; Yet a seemingly peaceful one for civilians - Discover the truth behind this similar yet different world Small Notice: Side Chapters and Interludes aren't necessarily in the same temporality as the main chapters and aren't required to read to understand Liz's story. Schedule: 1 chapter every week
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