The Vortex Effect (#Wattys2016 )
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Last published Sat, Jul 30, 2016
Young startup villain Richard Andrew Korr, a.k.a. Vortex, is having an abnormal day. Talking to his robotic mentor, defying gravity, breaking into restricted areas and crushing his leg. Well at least it's just another Thursday at Korr labs.
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