CO2_GHOUL

At Nightingale Academy, where heroes are forged based on the destructive power of their abilities, Troy stands at the bottom of the hierarchy. His gift? Bubbles—harmless, fragile, and utterly unremarkable in a world where strength defines worth. Mocked by peers and ignored by the system, he struggles to prove that power isn’t just about destruction.

But when a single night shatters his perception of what it means to be a hero, Troy is forced to confront the dark truth behind the heroes he once admired. In a world where justice is painted in shades of gray, he must carve his own path—one where power is redefined, and saving lives means more than just winning battles.

Even if it means standing alone.

Bubble Boy

Troy sat at the cool table, surrounded by Jackson, Emily, Carter, and Kasey, but his mind was somewhere else. His conversation with Jace kept replaying in his head, mixing with the image of Annie storming off, hurt and confused. 


He barely touched his food, his gaze locked on the unpopular table at the back of the cafeteria. Annie sat there, laughing awkwardly at something one of the nerd club members said. She wasn’t even looking at him. 


But the longer Troy stared, the harder it became for her to ignore. Her laughter died, her hands fidgeted, and a pink hue spread across her cheeks. She finally glanced up, meeting his gaze for a fraction of a second before quickly looking away. 


Jackson and the others started to notice. 


"You good, man?" Jackson asked, waving a fry in front of Troy’s face. No response. 


Carter leaned over, draping an arm around Troy’s neck. "You move on quick," he teased. "Got a crush on the nerd girl now?" 


Crossroads