The sun cast long shadows across the schoolyard as Shin walked with his friends, their laughter and animated chatter a stark contrast to the uneasy feeling that had settled in his chest. He knew their smiles were as fake as the persona he himself put on every day. A mastermind named Kyule orchestrated the strings of their interactions, ensuring his commands were carried out without question.

Yet, Kyule's latest directive made no sense to Shin. A mysterious message had summoned him to Kyule's mansion after dark. Torn between curiosity and apprehension, Shin found himself standing before the looming mansion as the first stars emerged in the night sky.

Inside, the mansion seemed to breathe with an eerie life of its own. Shadows danced along the walls as Shin made his way through opulent hallways to a dimly lit room. There, Kyule sat, a half-smile on his lips.

"Shin, you came," Kyule's voice was as smooth as silk, but Shin sensed an underlying tension.

"What's this about, Kyule?" Shin asked, his voice betraying his unease.

Kyule's eyes gleamed with an intensity that sent a chill down Shin's spine. "I need your compliance tonight, Shin. My plan is delicate, and your actions could either make or break it."

Shin's brows furrowed. "What are you planning, Kyule?"

Kyule's smile turned cryptic. "You don't need to know the details, just follow my lead tonight. It's for the best, trust me."

Before Shin could protest or ask further questions, Kyule suddenly lunged forward. Shin barely had time to react as Kyule's hand closed around his neck, cutting off his breath. Panic surged through Shin as he struggled against Kyule's grip, his vision starting to blur.

"Sorry, Shin," Kyule's voice was regretful, but his grip only tightened.

Shin's vision dimmed, his world fading to black.

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Awakening was a slow, disorienting process. Shin's senses gradually returned to him, the world around him taking shape. He found himself in a dark, damp space, surrounded by the overpowering stench of refuse.

He tried to move, but his body felt heavy, unresponsive. Pain radiated from his neck, a sharp reminder of what had transpired. As his memories came flooding back, he realized that Kyule's plan had gone horribly wrong. In his desperation, Kyule had killed him.

The darkness around him seemed to deepen, the silence broken only by the distant sounds of the outside world. Days passed in a haze, the passage of time marked only by the slow decay that claimed his body. But then, a faint light pierced the darkness, growing stronger with each passing moment.

As the light enveloped him, Shin felt a surge of energy unlike anything he had experienced before. It coursed through his veins, knitting together his shattered body. With a sudden burst of strength, he pushed himself upright, his eyes widening in disbelief at the scene before him.

He was surrounded by an otherworldly landscape, bathed in a soft, ethereal glow. Before him stood figures that seemed to flicker between reality and illusion—individuals with extraordinary abilities, each radiating power.

A figure stepped forward, their eyes locking onto Shin's. "Welcome, Shin. You've awakened as a Zecker."

Shin's mind raced to comprehend the situation. "A Zecker?"

The figure nodded. "A Zecker is someone with supernatural abilities. Speed, telekinesis, teleportation—abilities beyond human limits. You've been granted a second chance, a chance to harness your newfound powers."

As the reality of his transformation sunk in, Shin's gaze turned to the landscape before him, a realm that was far from the mortal world he had known. With a sense of determination, he stood amidst the other Zeckers, ready to embrace this new destiny.

And so, the first chapter came to an end, the unraveling of Shin's existence leading to an unexpected rebirth—a rebirth that would propel him into a world of powers and mysteries beyond his wildest imagination.