It took very little time to locate the Kowalczyks by rewinding my View to just before they left the warehouse and riding along. Mikey was hunched over with his head between his legs the entire car ride, and Old Joe periodically rubbed his back and murmured something. Buzz and Big Joe were having a much … Continue reading Chapter 18 – Power and Responsibility

I didn't find out until later that Flawless Form's physical enhancements were limited to healing and invulnerability; his powers included no super strength or speed. That's why what happened next was surprising, because despite Big Joe's speed, he was entirely outclassed. In films, martial arts are dramatized - broad, sweeping motions into stylish poses - … Continue reading Chapter 17 – Hot Pursuit

One of my Dad's most overused sayings, which I've noticed Paris repeating since she was promoted to homicide: "It's not the crime; it's the cover-up." Watching the Kowalczyks following their encounter with Refraxx, I understood just what they meant. Big Joe hunched over the distinctive blue motorcycle as he drove it away from the warehouse. … Continue reading Chapter 16 – In Transit

I'm not a physicist; I know just enough to recognize my own ignorance on the subject. For example, I know that powers are called 'omicron aberrations' by some scientists, and that they are believed to be caused by vibrations within a 'gauge field' with 'half-integer spin' (generally thought impossible until the discovery and later exploitation … Continue reading Chapter 15 – A Battle in Newark

Despite their ridiculous size and visible opulence, locating a particular property in the Hamptons can be surprisingly difficult. Manors are often recessed a mile or more from the road, make copious use of landscaping features and tree cover, and follow no uniformity in spacing and construction. A celebrity or mogul who chooses to purchase a … Continue reading Chapter 14 – The Hamptons

Like most Super Team facilities, the New York Super Team headquarters building was furnished for the twenty-first century. Every space assumed the use of connected technology and the inclusion of members not present. Most rooms were modular and broadly configurable, with furniture that could be collected to form a more structured space or dispersed to … Continue reading Chapter 13 – Family Enterprise

"I feel like a broken record at this point," my sister began, "but you can't be serious." I shrugged as I savored a hot bite of oatmeal, layered with honey. It was a low-key breakfast, eaten before the rest of my family headed to church. I was the only one fully dressed; Paris and Mom … Continue reading Chapter 12 – Commitment