stephenatmidnight
Avery Reed has spent their entire life living between possibilities.
As the beloved superhero Duality, they can transform between two powerful forms:
Oracle, who sees and manipulates probability.
Aegis, who bends energy and force itself.
To the world, Duality is a symbol of hope.
To Avery, they're just trying to survive another day.
But when impossible probability anomalies begin appearing across London, Avery discovers something terrifying:
Across thousands of possible futures...
They die.
Again.
And again.
And again.
Only a handful of futures allow Avery to survive.
And in every single one, the same person appears beside them.
Nathan Walker.
Their best friend.
The ordinary architect who possesses no powers, no destiny, and no explanation for why reality seems determined to keep him close.
As future visions grow unstable and timelines begin collapsing, Avery finds themselves caught between a mysterious observer known as Paradox, a dying future, and feelings they've spent years refusing to examine.
Because surviving tomorrow may be impossible.
And falling in love with your best friend might be even harder.
A story about identity, choice, found family, and the people who make the future worth facing.
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Genre
* Superhero
* LGBTQ+
* MLM Romance
* Science Fantasy
* Found Family
* Contemporary Fantasy
* Slice of Life
* Slow Burn Romance
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LGBTQ+ Representation
* Genderfluid Main Character
* MLM Romance
* Multiple LGBTQ+ Supporting Characters
* Identity Exploration
* Positive Queer Relationships
* Found Family Themes
Trigger Warnings
This novel contains:
* Discussion of death
* Repeated future death visions
* Near-death experiences
* Emotional distress
* Anxiety
* Panic and fear responses
* Reality collapse imagery
* Existential themes
* Mild injuries
* Grief themes
* Psychological pressure
* Discussions of mortality
No graphic violence.
No sexual content.
No explicit language beyond occasional mild swearing.