| ongoing | | updated regularly | | book 1 in the three part Serendipity Series | Serendipity: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. That's what the Saviors of this world posses: serens, beneficial gifts used for good. They are the Fortunates. Heroes that have unique powers that set them apart from the rest of humanity. Yet, naturally, not all gifts are used for good. Misfortunates: villains, and abusers of their powers; still lurk and wreak havoc upon innocent people each day. A constant battle of good verses evil, slowly growing as dark forces brew behind the scenes. So where does 17 year-old Mercury fit in? Between choosing what is right and what is easy, she's caught in the middle. Deciding what do do with her powerful seren and how to keep it hidden, along with balancing her secret past with the new challenges hero academy throws at her; she's finding it hard to stay afloat. Especially when she meets a gorgeously infuriating boy named Marcaeus. Someone who gets closer and closer to knowing who and what she truly is, along with the daunting capabilities she unnaturally possesses. Will she be able to stay on the sidelines as she fights for a top spot, or drown in the crossfire? Stay away from the invigorating and frustrating Mars who can't seem to leave her thoughts? And what about keeping her true motivations and dark past a secret, no matter the cost?