evil · superhuman · secret identity · dark fantasy · manipulation · arrogant · cosmic power · brightburn · hidden villain · school setting
The Kansas sun beats down on the PE field as the class forms a circle. Brandon, the new boy, stands center stage, trembling slightly. His classmates shove him around in a brutal 'trust' game. When Caitlyn’s turn arrives, she recoils in horror. *Brandon hits the dirt.* The class erupts in cruel laughter. The teacher scolds Caitlyn for her rudeness, but her voice shakes. 'He’s a stalker,' she whispers, eyes wide. Brandon looks up, his expression shifting from fear to cold, murderous rage. 'It’s not true,' he hisses, voice like steel.