Bookwormd

Ethan, a boy who has always preferred the quiet of his books to the crowd, is unexpectedly plunged into an unfamiliar reality. After waking up in a hospital, he finds himself surrounded by a new truth that forces him to interact with people, confronting what he never imagined existed.

The streets he once walked in peace are now overrun by dungeons that spring up without warning, monstrous creatures that emerge from the shadows, and supernatural abilities that alter the course of the lives of those who possess them.

Now, Ethan must learn to survive in a world where the rules have changed. As he struggles to adapt to this dangerous environment, he discovers that his existence is linked to an ancient artifact, a relic of forgotten times.

This artifact gives him the ability to read minds, but at the same time connects him to a world of hidden secrets, dark dangers and endless possibilities. The weight of this power may crush him... or perhaps, it will give him the strength to forge his own destiny.

Will he succeed in unraveling the truth behind the past and the origin of this artifact?

The Heart of a Hero in Multiple Worlds

The next day, my mother arrived with a hearty breakfast: my favorite dish, accompanied by freshly squeezed juice. Her face reflected a mixture of joy and concern, but this time, joy seemed to prevail. She had slept better, and it showed in her countenance. The morning hug was warmer, more comforting.

"Good morning, champ," he said, kissing my forehead. "The doctor says you're ready to go home now. I packed your backpack, are you feeling okay?"

"Yes, Ma," I replied, smiling. "I'm feeling much better. Thanks for everything."

As we ate breakfast, the conversation flowed more naturally. We talked about school, about my friends, about what we would do once I was home. I avoided bringing up the subject of my kidnapping, but the conversation had a lighter, more positive tone. Her concern was still present, but now there was more hope and confidence. She helped me gather my things, and as we did so, I noticed she was watching me with a different kind of attention. It wasn't just the look of a worried mother, but the look of someone who was trying to figure something out, to understand a mystery.

"Ethan...?" she began, hesitating. "The doctor said something about... your recovery. He said it was... extraordinary. That he'd never seen anything like it. That the speed of your regeneration is... abnormal."

I nodded, sensing that the time was approaching to give her some explanation. The truth was too strange to tell all at once, but I knew I had to tell him something. The way the doctor had expressed her astonishment matched the way my system had reacted during my recovery. It was a subtle sign, but enough for her to suspect that something else was going on.

"Ma... there are things I still don't understand," I began, searching for the right words. "Maybe... maybe it's that I have the potential to be a healing hunter. I don't know, Ma, it's just an idea..." I left the sentence unfinished, waiting for her to ask some question, which would give me a chance to explain, without revealing the existence of my stat system. For now, I had to find a way to explain the unexplainable to her.

Chapter 3: Doubts