Heroes? In these bodies? You've got to be kidding!
All Brady Owen wants from this highly experimental research program is a chance at normalcy, away from the crushing migraines that dominate his life. So when he wakes in the lab with the ability to hear distant sounds, see through walls, and sense microscopic particles with his fingers, his fractured world tips on its axis.
Brady's temporary enhancements land him among a ragtag band of young chronic illness warriors for whom the treatments have had similar effects. But how can a guy be a hero when some days he can't even lift his head from the pillow? And why would God give him a gift that's not even his to control?
The Chronic Warrior Chronicles
The Chronic Warrior Chronicles is a collection of serial stories (organized in chapters, episodes, and seasons) that follows a close-knit team of young adults as they navigate both the real-life trials of chronic illness and the bizarre superpowers their experimental treatments have given them.
Subscribers get early access to the stories as they are written, before they are bundled and released on other platforms. My goal is to publish a new chapter every Friday, but I may have to skip a week or two at times as I wrestle with my own chronic health struggles. These chapters are released in an unfinished form and may contain scattered grammatical errors, style mistakes, or slight slips in continuity. Any level of feedback and engagement is welcome, and reader comments might have a chance of influencing future episodes.
My hope is that these stories will be a source of encouragement, comfort, and hope to all my readers, both my fellow chronic illness warriors and those who are curious about our lives. Whether you’re seeking purpose in your own pain, wanting to connect with relatable characters in their daily struggles, or just looking for a unique take on a superhero story, welcome, and I look forward to sharing this journey with you all!
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