The world is cruel-and it has never needed heroes. For Nathaniel "Nate" Johnson, life is already complicated enough without mythology bleeding into reality. But when he discovers he can absorb and wield electricity, the legends he once dismissed begun to surface in terrifying ways. Creatures from ancient myths stalks and danger follows him no matter how hard he tries to deny it. What begins as disbelief turns into survival. Pulled into a hidden conflict far older than himself, Nate finds that power offers no clarity-only consequences. He is surrounded by others like him, each carrying abilities they barely understand, each fighting battles they were never meant to face. They are not chosen champions or shining saviors. They argue, hesitate, make reckless choices, and learn through pain. As the cruelty of the hidden world reveals itself, it becomes clear that the gods are not allies. They watch. They manipulate. And they leave the aftermath to those caught in between. Every victory costs something, and every step forward draws the attention of forces that do not forgive mistakes. In a world shaped by indifference and ancient grudges, heroism is neither noble nor safe-it is reckless. Frivolous Heroes: Cruel World is the beginning of a mythological saga about flawed courage, dangerous power, and the fragility of line between surviving the world and being broken by it.