When the Hero Disappears
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Last published Mon, Jun 1, 2026
Time had turned against him. The days, weeks, and months he lived through felt real, yet none of them were truly his. Everything he remembered was a lie, leaving him to face the truth for the first time.
One day, James "Jamie" Carroway is Solid, a hero of the Legion operating in Krasport. The next, his own face stares back at him from a "Missing" poster. With no memory of what happened and a mysterious man claiming to have saved him, Jamie must figure out who he can trust and uncover the truth about the enigmatic organization R.I.S.E. from which he supposedly escaped.
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This story takes place in the same universe as A Villain's Hero, but it is not a sequel. You do not need to read AVH to enjoy this story.
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