Where Flags Burn

In a world where superhumans are state assets, a quadrennial global tournament is held. Aberrants—humans born with extraordinary abilities shape the course of humanity. For their service to their nations, Aberrants are deemed and celebrated as Heroes, but that term is difficult to define. Heroes represent their countries in battles that blur the line between competition and warfare. To the public, Heroes are nationalistic representations of duty, honor, and patriotism, but appearances are often deceiving. Behind the scenes, the global tournament is political theatre. Power plays and hidden wars are waged through warriors who are slowly beginning to question whether nations should control superhumans at all.