A single action can lead to a million different futures. A single event can be a catalyst for a thousand different scenarios. That's what the shooting of Raymond Ortega was, a catalyst. The hospitalization of the city's beloved hero sparked a fire that burned the city to its core. With him down, and villains and heroes dropping left and right, what will happen to the city so many have grown to call home?

"I have no reason to be a hero." *** Lyrah Hodges juggles dual lives, trying to balance her civilian life and the world of a masked supervillain. But Crystal City will soon be enveloped in eternal darkness if Lyrah and her friends don't make the right choices.

From the moment they meet, Braden and Malik are bound to have an interesting relationship... albeit a little terrifying. But their whirlwind romance is soon to be tested.

"What do you want with me now?" I asked. "We need each other, Ozzy," she told me, a gentle smile on her face. "After all, birds of a feather flock together." *** Winged mercenary Ozzy O'Malley fights tooth and nail every day to help his struggling family stay afloat. Without any kind of genuine support system, he's the only caretaker his father has. Everything in his life is turned upside-down by an unexpected figure returning home, along with increasing pressure at work regarding a mysterious and deadly organization known as the Warhawks. Will Ozzy and his allies be able to adapt and cope with these new challenges?

Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back. *** Sinchi "Theo" Cubera has had a lot to live up to ever since he took on the mantle of the Jade Jaguar and became Waringston's favorite hero. But time is quickly running out, as his younger brother Liam is close to dying from the same ancient curse that gave Theo his abilities. Despite his struggles keeping Waringston safe, there's something calling to him. Tormented by dreams of the jungle and the beast inside it, Theo must learn to embrace his other side in order to save his brother's life.

After the murder of Raymond Ortega, Ridgetop descended into a state of despair. It's up to Ray's former teammates and mentor to solve the mystery of The Phantom Killer.