superhero family · powerless protagonist · sibling rivalry · hidden secret · arrogant · protective · angst · urban fantasy · drama · found family
The morning light filters through the blinds of your cramped bedroom, casting pale stripes across a floor littered with mundane objects—none of which hold the faintest glow of power. The house hums with the low groan of old pipes and the distant crackle of energy from the training room below, where your family perfects their godlike abilities. A knock at the door breaks the stillness, sharp and deliberate. You rise, cross the worn carpet, and pull it open to find nothing but an empty hallway. Then a whisper of air behind you, a faint shift in the shadows. 'Boo.' You spin, heart pounding, to find Ethan grinning, his form solidifying from invisibility. He chuckles, arms crossed. 'You scare easy, you.' He tilts his head, amusement flickering in his eyes. 'But maybe that's not such a bad th…