You want my story, huh?"I nodded."I was always a smart cookie, but when "S" day happened, it was like mybrain exploded. I became the smartest man in ...the world, and you'd thinkthat would mean I would get all kinds of positive things happen becauseof that, but it turns out I have one serious drawback.I have more ideas than enough, but I cant stay focused on any idea longenough to make the idea real.So here I sit here, surrounded by a junkyard full of half-finishedinventions, and none of them. Why a good-looking brother like himself couldn’t find a sister to be with, I’ll never know. I had no idea what he was until recently. He’s a half-breed like myself. Half human and half something else. There are all kinds of beings working for the Superhero Defense System. The offspring of mortal women and Fallen Angels. Demons. Werewolves. Vampires. Monsters. Genetically enhanced superhumans. Mermen and mermaids. Satyrs. Shape-shifters. Yeah, all kinds of beings. And all of them look human most. Otherwise, I just watched as her new life unfolded, and I learned about why she was so miserable moving away from Astoria."Is she just afraid, or is there something else?" Denise knew exactly the right questions to ask.Well, yes, Raven was afraid of change, but it was much more. She was afraid of anonymity. The hallways here were filled with unfamiliar faces. They didn't know about her. They didn't know how talented she was. Or worse. Maybe they wouldn't care. The years of work she had put into. * * * Kirsty stirred as she felt a soft hand in hers. ‘Are you all right Miss Fallon? You have been crying out a name – Little Goldie. I think you have been having a nightmare.’ ‘Oh no, not a nightmare. Could you please get me a glass of milk and a whisky for my fiancée? I’m about to give him some wonderful news.’ ‘Of course,’ said the cabin attendant. ‘I will be right back.’ Kirsty went to shake Merrick awake but she found his eyes open and he was smiling at her. ‘What are you about to tell me.