Fresh start

Jason opened his eyes, and everything felt different.

The world around him was still, the air fresh. He could hear birds chirping outside, and the faint sound of people talking in the distance. His mind swirled as he slowly took in his surroundings—a room that was unfamiliar, yet somehow... comforting. A soft bed beneath him, modern decorations on the walls. His heart pounded in his chest as he realized what had happened.

He was back. He had been reincarnated. And the world he had been thrust into was not the one he had known.

He sat up and swung his legs over the edge of the bed. He felt... powerful, more than ever before. His body was different now, stronger. Every muscle seemed to be made of pure energy. He clenched his fists, testing his strength, and for a moment, he marveled at the power running through him.

I can't believe this is real, he thought.

He rose and walked to the window, looking out at the picturesque suburban neighborhood. From his vantage point, he could see a beautiful, well-maintained street. As he looked to his right, he noticed a large house just down the road. He felt a strange pull toward it—like something was drawing him in.

Before he could think too much about it, he heard a knock on the door.

"Jason, honey, breakfast is ready!" a warm voice called from the other side.

He froze for a second, his heart racing. This voice—this was his mother's voice.

"Coming, Mom!" he called back, his voice sounding different than he remembered.

Jason quickly adjusted, reminding himself that this was a new life, and he needed to play his part. He opened the door to reveal his mother standing there with a soft, encouraging smile on her face.

Sophia Carter was a woman in her late 30s, fit and graceful, with long brown hair and vibrant green eyes. She had the look of someone who had dedicated her life to health and fitness, and there was an undeniable aura of kindness and warmth around her. Jason had always admired her for her strength—physically, emotionally, and mentally.

"Good morning, sweetie," she said, walking into the room. "How did you sleep?"

Jason stretched and gave her a smile. "Better than I expected. Thanks, Mom."

Sophia smiled, her eyes softening. "Well, I'm glad to hear it. Your father's making breakfast downstairs. He said you've been sleeping in too much lately, so I'll let him handle the wake-up call."

Jason grinned, remembering his father's tendency to be a bit too enthusiastic with the early morning routines. "I'll be down in a sec."

As Sophia left the room, Jason took a deep breath. He was finally here, in a new life, with a family that seemed to care for him deeply. He felt a strange sense of calm wash over him as he thought about the life that awaited him.

But there was still something else—the pull he felt toward that house down the street.

He was about to meet Alex Dunphy. His soulmate. The one person who was meant to be with him.

And he couldn't wait to see what would happen next.

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