Yurei Kuraiyami has always lived in the shadows, pretending to be quirkless in a world that reveres power. Her secret isn't weakness-it's Mindweave, a terrifying ability that allows her to control the thoughts and actions of others. Fearing rejection and mistrust, Yurei hides her quirk, determined to keep a low profile at U.A. High.
But her plans unravel when Hitoshi Shinso, the quiet and observant outsider, sees through her facade. With a quirk of his own that
manipulates others, Shinso offers to train her in secret, teaching her how to wield her dangerous power responsibly.
As Yurei's abilities grow, so does her connection to the class of 1-A. Izuku Midoriya, driven by unyielding hope, becomes a source of inspiration, while Katsuki Bakugo's fiery determination challenges her to push her limits. Ochaco Uraraka's kindness and Tenya Iida's disciplined guidance help her believe in herself, even as Shoto Todoroki's quiet strength shows her what it means to overcome a troubled past.
(There are other twists in the story which I haven't decided yet completely)
Yet, even surrounded by future heroes, Yurei knows her secret is a ticking time bomb. As dark forces threaten U.A., and her quirk becomes both a weapon and a target, Yurei must decide: Will she embrace her power to stand beside her classmates, or will she let her fear of rejection consume her?
In a world where trust is everything, Yurei learns that the road to becoming a hero starts with believing in herself-and that sometimes, the scariest battles are the ones within...
[Book 2 of the Reality Series]
"I think a true hero is someone who puts themselves in front of danger to protect someone else. They don't give up, and they're willing to make the hard decisions. Someone like you."
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After an eventful first term at UA High and a terrible summer camp, Hitori was sent into a downward spiral that suffocated her. But a rescue from Bakugo with assistance from Aizawa kept her from deteriorating. Now she's back at school, hoping that this term will be better. That is if the villains stay away long enough for them to even have a chance at normalcy.
All Might's retirement had a drastic impact, and Japan still felt the shockwaves. Villains were already popping up more often, and crime in the ghetto had reached an all-time high. The darkness that had been suppressed by the symbol of peace was rearing its ugly head once more.
However UA High does its best to keep the world away from its students. Protected by the halls of heroes, Hitori finally has a chance to discover who she wants to be. But something in the back of her mind eats away at her every day. How long will she be able to stay in safety?
After all, the past has a twisted way of preventing you from being able to control your reality.
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Warning: This story contains scenes depicting child abuse, graphic violence, and gore.
Disclaimer: I do not own My Hero Academia or any of the original characters created by Kohei Horikoshi. I do own my original character Hitori and her storyline.
Highest Rankings:
- #1 in edgeshot
- #1 in hitori
- #4 in katsukibakugoxoc
- #5 in bakugoxoc
Cover and artwork created by me.