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Overburn: The Normal Life He'll Never Have [OP MC, Academy]

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If you remembered committing unspeakable atrocities in a past life, would you still claim that life as your own? Roy just wants to graduate. He wants a quiet life, a boring job, and a world that leaves him alone. For years, he’s kept the darkness inside him buried under a mask of normalcy. But Marie's awakening has made her sensitive to what he's been concealing for years. So, what will he do? ***** When the Space Stones fell, they brought superpowers to a world that had none. Heroes and villains stepped out of fiction. Now, Heroism is a licensed profession taught at specialized academies. Marie is destined for greatness: a rare triple-awakener with a guaranteed spot at any Hero Academy. But her new powers bring disturbing echoes—reflections in ice that shouldn't exist, a coldness that clings to her bones. In her final week before leaving for the academy, Marie senses something monstrous at her ordinary high school. High on the rooftop, a presence radiates such overwhelming death that it paralyzes her with primal fear. What will she do? And how will Roy respond? *********** what to expect No Harem Slow-Burn Romance Subplot: The romance is secondary to the plot Heavy Themes: Expect deep dives into morality, guilt, and the psychological weight of a dark past. An OP protagonist who would rather die than use his power. Politics: A world where words are as dangerous as weapons and every move has a consequence. This doesn’t really come into play until later arcs. Calculating Protagonist: A smart, competent MC who thinks before acting and won't be easily manipulated. Character-Driven Drama: While there is a lot of action, the core of the story is the internal struggle of a man trying to outrun his own soul.
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