The sensation of falling was the last thing Alexander Hayes remembered—a lurch in his stomach, a blinding flash, and then darkness. It should have been the end. But fate had a different plan, one that would catapult him from an ordinary existence into the epicenter of a universe where gods clashed, geniuses soared, and shadows held untold secrets.
When consciousness returned, Alexander found himself staring at the ceiling of an unfamiliar room. Sunlight streamed through the open window, casting stripes of golden warmth across the floor. The rhythmic hum of traffic and distant chatter outside confirmed that he was in a city—New York City, if the skyline visible from the corner of the room was any indication.
He pushed himself up, heart pounding as flashes of fragmented memories surged in his mind. A voice, powerful and ancient, had spoken to him before the darkness had claimed him.
"You have been chosen, Alexander Hayes. Rebirth awaits you, along with five wishes. Use them wisely."
The voice had echoed with authority and benevolence, promising both power and challenge. Now, it all felt real, far more real than any dream. Glancing around the room, Alexander noticed the trappings of a typical teenage life: textbooks, posters of rock bands, and a backpack slouched on the desk. A student's room. His room.
He took a breath, trying to piece everything together. The voice, the wishes… A sudden chime startled him, and a semi-transparent panel blinked into existence before him:
Welcome to the System Panel. Your progress and abilities will be tracked here. Would you like to check your current status?
"Yes," he whispered, both curious and afraid. The panel expanded, listing the wishes he had chosen.
Wish 1: Multiverse Chat Group
Activated: Create a multiverse chat group capable of connecting with characters across movies, TV series, novels, manga, manhwa, and games. Members can only join with an invitation.
Wish 2: System Panel
Active: Track progress, skills, and achievements. Any action performed will be recorded and presented as a skill.
Wish 3: Super Perfect Adaptability
Passive: Any substance or power consumed will be immediately adapted to the user's body without negative side effects.
Wish 4: Multiverse Travel
Locked: Travel to any world linked by members of the multiverse chat group.
Wish 5: Instant Mastery
Passive: Any skill acquired will be at its peak level upon learning.
Alexander's hands trembled with excitement as he read through his powers. The implications were staggering. He had been granted not just a new life, but one filled with the potential for limitless power and adventure.
The soft buzz of his phone jolted him out of his reverie. On the screen, a notification read: New chat message from "Multiverse Chat Group".
His eyes widened. He clicked on it and watched as the chat window expanded to reveal an interface more advanced than anything he had seen before. A few names were already there: Tony Stark (Iron Man), Naruto Uzumaki, and Geralt of Rivia.
Tony Stark: "Alright, who just hacked the multiverse to drag me into another group chat? I have tech to build, people."
Naruto Uzumaki: "Woah! Another world? Datte Bayo! This is so cool!"
Geralt of Rivia: "I have enough trouble with the monsters in my world. What fresh chaos is this?"
Alexander smirked, his fingers hovering over the keyboard. This was just the beginning.
The next morning, Midtown High buzzed with life as students flooded in for the start of a new semester. Alexander walked through the familiar corridors, the weight of his new reality making his footsteps feel both heavier and lighter at the same time. He spotted Peter Parker, with his trademark messy hair and bag slung over one shoulder, talking animatedly to his best friend, Ned Leeds.
"Hey, did you hear about the new student?" Peter whispered to Ned.
Alexander chuckled to himself. Looks like I'll be making quite an entrance. He moved through the crowd, blending in for now, but knowing it wouldn't be long before his presence stirred the waters of this universe—and beyond.