The Day I Became a Superhero

I was just an ordinary kid, until the day I found a strange device in my backyard. It looked like a wristwatch, but with a lot of buttons and lights. I put it on and pressed one of the buttons. Suddenly, I felt a surge of energy and a voice in my ear.

It said, “Greetings, user. I am the Super Suit, a highly advanced piece of technology that grants you superpowers. You have been chosen to be the next superhero of this planet. Are you ready to accept this responsibility?”

I was shocked and excited. I always wanted to be a superhero. I said, “Yes! I’m ready!”

The voice said, “Very well. Please select your desired power from the menu.”

I looked at the device and saw a list of options: super strength, super speed, flight, invisibility, telepathy, telekinesis, and more.

I decided to try flight first. I pressed the button and felt myself lifting off the ground. I was flying!

I said, “Wow! This is awesome!”

The voice said, “Indeed. You can control your flight with your thoughts. Try to go faster or slower, higher or lower.”

I did as instructed and flew around my neighborhood. I saw my house, my school, my friends’ houses, and the park. It was amazing.

I said, “This is so cool! What else can I do?”

The voice said, “You can switch powers at any time by pressing another button. You can also combine powers for more effects. For example, you can fly and be invisible at the same time.”

I said, “Really? Let me try that.”

I pressed the button for invisibility and felt myself disappear. I was still flying, but no one could see me.

I said,”Wow! This is even cooler!”

The voice said, “Indeed. But be careful not to abuse your powers. Use them only for good and not for evil.”

I said, “Of course. I’m a superhero, not a supervillain.”

The voice said, “Good. Now let me show you something else.”

The device beeped and displayed a map of the city.

The voice said, “This is your radar. It shows you the location of any crime or danger in your vicinity. You can use it to find and stop criminals and save people in need.”

I said, “Wow! That’s awesome!”

The voice said, “Indeed. But remember that being a superhero is not easy. You will face many challenges and enemies along the way. You will also have to balance your superhero life with your normal life. You will need to keep your identity secret from everyone except those you trust.”

I said, “I understand. But I’m ready for anything.”

The voice said, “Very well. Then let’s begin your training.”

I said, “Okay. Let’s do this.”

And that’s how I became a superhero.

It was the best day of my life.

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Ismael S Rodriguez Jr (The Bulletproof Poet)
Ismael S Rodriguez Jr (The Bulletproof Poet)

Written by Ismael S Rodriguez Jr (The Bulletproof Poet)

I learn, create, and overcome. I write, paint, blog, and practice grey witchcraft. I served in the Navy and have schizophrenia and PTSD.

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