Clark never knew the warmth of a Kansas farm. He grew up in Gotham, under the fist of an abusive stepfather who never lets him forget what a freak he is. And maybe he's right. Everything Clark touches shatters. His abilities aren't a gift, they're a curse he can't control. Now, he's just trying to survive Gotham Academy without putting some trust-fund asshole through a wall. But the universe has other plans.

. Three years. It had been three years since he'd been taken, experimented on, had his DNA altered and became a freak of nature. He knew because he'd managed to peek at the computer when they dragged him into that dreaded room; the one they used to prod, poke and inject him with god-knows-what. He was considered their only success - meaning their illegal tests hadn't killed him or rendered him paralysed, or worse; brain dead. He was subject 254. And he was the only survivor. At least until she - subject 391 - moved into the cell next door. - - 18th June 2018 - Rank 1 #sciencefiction 17th May 2019 - Rank 4 #romance 22nd Feb 2019 - Rank 1 #superpowers -- ** NOW COMPLETED**

Clark Kent is dealing with the aftermath of fatally injuring his best friend. He believes he is a danger to those around him and vows to never use his powers again. A serial killer is targeting metahumans in Smallville. When Jonathan Kent is framed for a murder he didn't commit Clark takes it upon himself to find the real killer and along the way learns being different doesn't make him a monster.