Perched high above on the warehouse roof, wrapped in his Master of Light Skill, he was both nearly invisible to the naked eye and completely invisible on the infrared spectrum. For the sanguine, who primarily hunted via infrared, he was virtually undetectable.
And now, with his Mask Signature talent, even his use of aura didn’t give him away as he created a small viewing portal into the warehouse below, just large enough to stick his head through and glance down at the hundreds of san...
2024-05-29 16:10:43 +0000 UTC
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It took another hour to finish slotting the rest of Light Shift into his portal Skill, but the wait was worth it. When the notifications flashed in his vision, a satisfied smile touched his lips.
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New Skill created: [Master of Light]
Quest Complete: [Create a Skill]
Create a new D-grade or higher Skill OR hybridize two cataloged Skills into a new D-grade Skill
Rew...
2024-05-27 20:31:27 +0000 UTC
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[A/N]: Hey all! Hope you're enjoying! I had intended to do a bonus chapter this week, but then I got anxious with the end of Part Three/Book One approaching. I have to do some plotting for Part Four and didn't want to completely eliminate my buffer in my haste to provide more chapters.
With that said, we're approaching the climax of Book One in the next few chapters and I'm so very excited! I hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it :D!
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2024-05-24 16:43:04 +0000 UTC
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Light streamed in through a fist-sized portal, bright and beautiful and pure. It had been so long since he’d felt the touch of its heat on his skin and he took some time just to bask in it.
He had to force himself to snap back into focus, only affording himself that indulgence for a few minutes.
All of Wichita was depending on what he hoped to accomplish here.
Tying off the portal as Marlon had taught him, he turned his attention to the cataloged Light Shift Skill. No matt...
2024-05-22 17:55:40 +0000 UTC
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[A/N]: Things are heating up...
P.S. thanks for everyone's opinions on book/series titles! Will have a follow up on that soon.
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He grabbed the bare essentials; couple days of clothes, some socks, and underwear. As he turned for the bathroom to grab his toothbrush, his eyes caught on the wraith-glass remote on his desk. His grandfather had given him his own after his father left for Topeka and the two of them had been using it to correspond ever since.
His heart bega...
2024-05-20 18:43:36 +0000 UTC
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[A/N]: Hello all! For those of you who are unaware, I've gone on a Royal Road posting break for the next ~2 weeks. I WILL continue to post here.
I'm doing this in order to increase my chapter buffer AND give my paying supporters even more bang for their buck. The goal is to have 15+ advanced chapters (shooting for 20).
Letting you all know now. I even anticipate some bonus chapters in the next couple weeks ; ).
Anyways, enjoy this chapter!
(P.S. ...
2024-05-17 19:10:55 +0000 UTC
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Terry reeled in shocked silence for a time, his brain having trouble processing this revelation. Stone whipped past them, but his eyes were unfocused, his mouth dry, his heart threatening to burst from his chest.
How? It’s not possible. Yet…there was the ring of truth in those memories. I…felt them.
Vlad glanced back, somehow sensing his turmoil.
“Terry?” he asked hesitantly. Then he noticed the lost look in Terry’s eyes and the platform screeched to a h...
2024-05-15 19:06:27 +0000 UTC
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[A/N]: Damn...
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The journey back to Wichita started bittersweet for Terry. Sweet because he felt that he had finally solved not only his farm’s problem, but potentially Wichita’s night problem—and by extension, the tyranny of the sanguine. But as excited as he was to test his new portal capabilities, it was impossible to continue experimenting with Vlad standing five feet away.
Instead, he pulled out the white rose and the strand of his mother’s hair that he neve...
2024-05-13 18:57:07 +0000 UTC
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“So you’re not using the heat from the lava to power the portals. That much is obvious.”
Marlon scoffed, never taking his eyes off the clay as he pumped the wheel with his foot.
“Well, you might be, I guess. But that wouldn’t explain the anti-fall enchantment.” He studied the Traveler from the corner of his eye, watching for some reaction, any tell that he was getting warmer to the truth. But after almost two hours, there was still nothing. “Though, I suppose you cou...
2024-05-10 18:53:12 +0000 UTC
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[A/N]: Enjoy :D!
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He was too emotionally drained to do much of anything, even delegate. With a wave, he let Tania take charge, his thoughts turned to the one issue he felt he could address.
“Vlad.” He called the C-ranker’s name with a hint of worry. The man was prickly at the best of times and Flore’s influence had been one of the few things capable of tamping down his ego.
Vladimir stopped in surprise, then narrowed his eyes as he hung back. ...
2024-05-08 18:19:15 +0000 UTC
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[A/N]: Woohoo, 50 chapters! Only fitting that this one is so heavy.
Enjoy!
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For a few tense moments, there was no sound in the pitch-black prison but the echo of Terry’s own breathing.
Then, a swish of cloth as Sol shifted in his cell.
His voice was hoarse as he spoke.
“I’m beyond helping anyone. Last time I tried, I ended up here.” A dark chuckle echoed from the slot, turned to a wracking cough.
Terry hesitated. Was he wasting his time...
2024-05-06 19:38:43 +0000 UTC
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The elder of the Blood Clot clan, a Red Duke of the Charnal Halls, had not been so furious in a thousand years.
Held under threat of silver by a spawnling! Extorted into abasement by a creature no stronger than one of my thousand children.
The truth of that rankled more than his clan’s exile to this realm. More than the tenuous alliance between man and sanguine that neither could break.
It took a force of will cultivated over millennia to stop himself from slaying...
2024-05-03 18:34:08 +0000 UTC
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[A/N]: This chapter was so fun to write. Enjoy!
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When the detective and his lamper left the Break Room, Terry found himself trembling in the booth. A cold anger washed over him as he imagined Flore’s desecrated body.
“Damn you.” He slammed his fist on the table. “Damn you all.”
The rest of the team were watching him and he had to remind himself of his role. Being a leader meant they followed his cues. Forcing in three deep breaths, he stood from the...
2024-05-01 17:41:26 +0000 UTC
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As the two of them neared the building, sounds and movement became clear. Shouts echoed down the street and Kramer fingered his pistol in its holster. Movement snaked in the dark, bodies flashing into view as they passed before the lit up windows.
But it only took him a moment to recognize the sounds as that of laughter. Another moment to see the bodies in the dark were actually people queuing in line at the front door.
When he made the connection, he faltered, coming to a stop.
2024-04-29 19:02:31 +0000 UTC
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[A/N]: Welcome to part three! Just a heads up, this chapter is a different POV, but I won't make this a habit. This is one of the first scenes I ever imagined when I first thought of Super Genetics. Believe it or not, this scene or something like it, was originally going to be one of the opening chapters. It's changed a lot though as my idea of Terry's origins have changed. Just a fun little tidbit for my patrons :D.
Enjoy!
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Part Three: The Mystery of the ...
2024-04-27 22:22:57 +0000 UTC
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He watched his father’s caravan leave from the palace promenade, his heart aching. It had been a bittersweet night, filled with laughter, tears, and a shouting match over who had won monopoly after a three-hour marathon.
But despite the pain in his chest, he felt lighter than he had in months. Him and his father had finally drained the poison from their relationship, laying the groundwork for a long-distance healing process that would admittedly take time, but was poised for success.<...
2024-04-24 23:06:48 +0000 UTC
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[A/N]: Ugh, so sorry this is late. I have a little secret...I just released my debut novel on Amazon under my real name. It's so vastly different from Super Genetics that I made the conscious choice to separate the two stories author names, but I can't help but share with you all!
Darling of Fate B1 is live and even though Super Genetics is my main project, this Amazon launch may just be able to pay the bills while I focus on Terry's story.
If you all wanted to help suppo...
2024-04-23 16:25:12 +0000 UTC
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Sorry, I was overly optimistic and wasn't able to write while I traveled as I hoped. I will have to delay today's chapter. Will shoot to have it out by Sunday, but possibly a double chapter Monday.
Sorry again for the delay everyone!
2024-04-19 23:01:22 +0000 UTC
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[A/N]: Hey all! Hope you're enjoying! This arc is nearly completed and we'll be moving into Part 3 in a few chapters (next week I believe). Can't wait to start diving into some mysteries that have been rattling around in my brain for months!
Just a heads up, I'll be traveling this weekend and that may delay Friday's chapter. But fret not, I'll be working hard to get it to you on time, just wanted to warn you of the possibility.
And finally, thanks so much for suppor...
2024-04-17 17:44:59 +0000 UTC
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Two very long, very exhausting hours later, Terry settled back, his body aching from the wicker chair, his mind from the vast aura architecture he had cataloged inside the dead space between the two portals. But as he read the new notifications rolling in, a weary smile touched his lips.
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Metaphysical component cataloged…
Partial Skill acquired—High-Efficiency Matter Transportation (F)
Genetic Analysis requ...
2024-04-15 18:31:28 +0000 UTC
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Terry very purposefully looked around the poorly-lit alley, noting the distinct lack of potential customers. He arched a brow at Terraform in question.
“Marlon’s a bit eccentric.” Terraform shrugged with a wry smile. “But he’s trustworthy—”
Stomping feet sounded from inside the shop, followed by an animal growl.
“I told you to—” The large figure stopped at the doorway, his furious expression melting away as he noted Terraform. “Oh, it’s you. Hurry up ...
2024-04-12 17:00:12 +0000 UTC
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Terry waited for Silver to answer, but was surprised to note the man was staring at him expectantly. His eyes went wide as he realized what his grandfather intended.
His hand went to his chest in surprise. “Wha—me?”
Silver’s eyes twinkled humorously, the corner of his lip flicking up for the briefest moment. “We didn’t come here for me, kid.” He waved toward Terraform. “Tell him what you need.” His eyes cut back to the super across the desk, his voice low and con...
2024-04-10 17:27:18 +0000 UTC
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He found his feet moving toward the chaise almost of their own accord, his head laying back before he stopped to take stock of the situation.
This is fine, right? Silver wouldn’t have brought me here if I was in danger.
But he had promised not to let me out of his sight…
The woman settled into the nearby chair, a subtle smile playing across her lips as she caught Terry’s eyes.
“Shall we begin?” she asked sweetly. Her voice had a calming effe...
2024-04-08 18:10:16 +0000 UTC
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[A/N]: Sorry I'm a little late. Just as an aside, I created a community chat where you can congregate or ask questions. The comments section of chapters works, too, but the chat should be easier for a more back-and-forth discussion :D.
You can find that in the Community tab.
Anyway, have a good weekend all! See you Monday!
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Terry’s mouth gaped open, his eyes wide.
“You know where Terraform’s Market is!” he practically shrieked. “I thought you ...
2024-04-05 19:15:59 +0000 UTC
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[A/N]: Welcome to our new members! Thanks for supporting my writing :D.
Enjoy!
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Despite what he considered advanced Presence Attributes, it became clear after a few hours that he could not brute force his way into the E-ranks. As much as he wanted to stick with his Metaphysical Analysis for as long as it would take, six hours passed before he felt confident enough to call the outer layer of the Skill firmly cataloged in his mind.
It was when he went to peel up th...
2024-04-03 17:00:14 +0000 UTC
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James turned to Terry, the green fire in his eyes dimming, replaced with a worry that he couldn’t hide.
“I’m amenable to you spending some time with your grandfather,” he said. Terry felt an involuntary smile touch his face, then tempered it when his father raised a stern finger. “But there are some stipulations. Awakened or not, you’re still fourteen—not to mention we’ve all just become a target of arguably the strongest S-ranker in the world.”
Terry was nodding...
2024-04-01 17:15:57 +0000 UTC
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[A/N]: I went back and forth on if this chapter was confusing or not. I ended up creating a little diagram which I'll put at the end. Email readers may not be able to see it, fyi.
Enjoy!
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HeroWatch Entry
(last updated Year 51:02:13 01:27 local time)
Lance Gunnar <Gunmetal> — Presumed Dead
Summary
Lance Gunnar (chosen ...
2024-03-29 17:00:13 +0000 UTC
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The world seemed to shift beneath Terry’s feet, too many things happening at once for his barely-superpowered mind to track.
Aura’s flared, the wind of superhuman movement ruffled his hair, voices cried out in panic, anger, surprise.
“Lady! Amplify me!”
That was Dancer’s voice, no longer filled with good-natured mirth or that low, dangerous tone he’d only shown Terry. Instead, it was filled with command, warping the air and the aura in the ballroom with this immu...
2024-03-27 17:00:11 +0000 UTC
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HeroWatch Entry
(last updated Year 57:2:8 16:07 local time)
Maxwell Porter <Dancer>
Summary
Maxwell Porter (chosen super moniker: Dancer <formerly Disco>), is an S-ranked Visionary (confirmed). He is a part of the designated <Originals> that first accepted <the Call>
2024-03-25 17:00:08 +0000 UTC
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He awoke to the sound of a knock on his door. He rolled over to ignore it and his entire body lit up with pain.
“Ah, ah, ah,” he moaned. Another knock pulled him from the discomfort and he called out. “Come in.”
He turned his head to see his father opening the door, his arms crossed, a pleased smile on his face.
“I told you you were pushing it too hard.”
Terry went to wave dismissively, but his muscles seized and he clenched his eyes tight against the pain....
2024-03-22 17:00:12 +0000 UTC
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