/0/24129/coverbig.jpg?v=2e3e1884201a28a2c75bbdfaf6b2d6a6)
Highschool teenager-cum-proclaimed superheroine, Natasha Johnson, climbs the ranks of the academic ladder as she and her friends get into the Senior year when a new student joins them from out of nowhere. The fast increasing bond between this new addition and Natasha ends up creating a hole in her friendship with the rest, resulting into a mayhem of love, secrets, blood and worst of all, betrayal; one that will come as a revelation to the introduction of the Speedverse saga and the return of an all-too-familiar character who becomes a great ally to Natasha a.k.a the Viper, and her team. Together, they embark on a perilous time-altering mission to try and stop something bigger-something that has risen from the darkest depths of the Darkforce, before literal hell is unleashed on earth.
WARNING!
The following set may contain mild use of adult language, violence, gore, and other graphic notation at some point.
Reader discretion is therefore advised.
***
PROLOGUE
The sound of thunder suddenly rented the air from across the cosmic dimensional world of energy-the Speedrealm-the world that exists beyond both time and space.
The sound grew louder by every second, making the walls of the Speedrealm tremble until a dark ghastly figure appeared from within the depths of the realm, its entire body flickering and glowing with the purple aura of the Speedrealm.
It was the Spectre.
It hovered towards the source of the noise, which turned out to be a ruptured hole on the base of the realm.
The hole was black, completely filled with darkness before suddenly starting to give off a faint red glow. The glow went on to increase in intensity, almost blinding the Spectre.
While still trying to make out what was causing all of this, the Spectre was thrown backwards and its body crumbled away after suddenly being struck by a bolt of lightning which shot off from the hole. It was like it had been obliterated, destroyed by whatever had conjured the lightning.
More flashes of red lightning began to burst through the hole and if one were to look close enough, just at the edge of the hole, something then appeared on the surface. A massive clawed hand. Red flames were dancing off of it as it grabbed onto the edge, probably trying to heave the rest of what was inside the hole to the surface...
Elin spent twenty years deeply loving her husband, finally marrying him just as she'd always dreamed. But reality shattered her illusions—he wasn't the man she believed. Instead, he callously destroyed her family, crushing her heart beyond repair. At her lowest point, Ruben, equally betrayed that night, approached her steadily. "Marry me, Elin. I'll help you take revenge." Yet, after their wedding, she quickly discovered he was dangerously unpredictable. "I made a mistake. Let's divorce..." Ruben slid his arm possessively around her waist, whispering a chilling promise, "Only in death."
She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"
Two years ago, Ricky found himself coerced into marrying Emma to protect the woman he cherished. From Ricky's perspective, Emma was despicable, resorting to underhanded schemes to ensure their marriage. He maintained a distant and cold attitude toward her, reserving his warmth for another. Yet, Emma remained wholeheartedly dedicated to Ricky for more than ten years. As she grew weary and considered relinquishing her efforts, Ricky was seized by a sudden fear. Only when Emma's life teetered on the edge, pregnant with Ricky's child, did he recognize-the love of his life had always been Emma.
When Corynn mustered up the courage to tell Elliot about her pregnancy, she unexpectedly found him gallantly helping another woman from his car. Her heart sank as three years of effort to secure his love crumbled before her eyes, compelling her to leave him behind. Three years later, life had taken Corynn down a new path with someone else, while Elliot was left grappling with regret. Seizing a moment of vulnerability, he pleaded, "Corynn, let's get married." Shaking her head with a faint smile, Corynn gently replied, "Sorry, I'm already engaged."
The whispers said that out of bitter jealousy, Hadley shoved Eric's beloved down the stairs, robbing the unborn child of life. To avenge, Eric forced Hadley abroad and completely cut her off. Years later, she reemerged, and they felt like strangers. When they met again, she was the nightclub's star, with men ready to pay fortunes just to glimpse her elusive performance. Unable to contain himself, Eric blocked her path, asking, "Is this truly how you earn a living now? Why not come back to me?" Hadley's lips curved faintly. "If you’re eager to see me, you’d better join the queue, darling."