Capeless Stories

Whenever he was asked what he wanted to be when he gets older, Cooper Quint's answer always was a superhero. He wanted to save lives and kick ass for a living, and a large part of him still does at seventeen. But Cooper knows he can't be a hero; hell, how would he protect others if he can't even protect himself? Openly gay, he faces scrutiny every day for everything he does: his sexuality, his style of dress, his taste in music, his taste in friends...he stops dreaming of saving the world and instead dreams of someone saving HIM. As Cooper faces his bullies in the school lot one day, he's joined by a mysterious boy that's new to the town. The leather-bound boy makes a name for himself by beating Cooper's attackers senseless and then zipping off on his motorcycle as the boy he saved stares after, speechless. Amazed by the dark boy, Cooper makes an attempt to befriend Morgan. However, he quickly learns that he has his work cut out for him; Morgan isn't one to let people in easily. But Cooper will stop at nothing to open up his superhero's heart and learn all of his hidden secrets, whether Morgan wants him to or not. And no matter how much he denies it, Morgan's become Cooper's capeless hero.

Fourteen years old Robbie Malcom harbours a secret. He is a Delta(an alien superpowered being.) Even though he has all this power, Robbie feels rather content with doing everyday things that doesn't involve him being a hero. Using a watch that allows him to suppress his abilities, things seem just about fine, until one day, he forgets to wear it. From then on, there is no going back. Robbie dons the superhero identify, Fortitude, and dives deeper into a world of heroics. A terrible secret involving Robbie's father is revealed. Will Robbie have a back of steel, or will he break under the weight of lies and deceit?