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Chapter 6: The Revelation
The stranger's words poured out like a flood, each one striking Ethan like a hammer blow.
"You're not just any ordinary human being, Ethan," the stranger said. "You're a Variant."
Ethan's eyes narrowed. "What do you mean?"
The stranger's expression turned serious. "Variants are individuals with unique genetic markers that grant them extraordinary abilities. You, Ethan, are one of them."
Ethan's mind reeled as he tried to process this information. He had always thought of himself as normal, but now...
The stranger continued, "Variants are rare, Ethan. Very rare. And those who possess powers like yours... they're even rarer."
Ethan felt like he was drowning in a sea of uncertainty. What did it mean to be a Variant? And what did the stranger mean by "powers like yours"?
The stranger's eyes seemed to bore into Ethan's soul. "You have the potential to become one of the most powerful Variants on the planet, Ethan. But with great power comes great danger."
Ethan's heart pounded in his chest. What kind of danger?
The stranger's expression turned grim. "There are those who seek to exploit Variants like you, Ethan. They'll stop at nothing to capture you, to study you, to use your powers for their own gain."
Ethan felt a chill run down his spine. Who were these people?
The stranger's eyes seemed to cloud over, as if memories were rising to the surface. "I used to work for them, Ethan. I used to be one of them. But then I discovered the truth... and I had to escape."
Ethan's mind was racing. What truth? What escape?
The stranger's expression turned intense. "I've been watching you, Ethan. I've been waiting for you. And now that I've found you... I'm going to help you."
Ethan's eyes narrowed. Why would this stranger help him?
The stranger smiled, a small, enigmatic smile. "Because, Ethan... you're the only one who can help me take down the organization that's been hunting me for years."
Ethan's heart skipped a beat. What organization?
The stranger's eyes seemed to gleam with determination. "It's called the Order of the New Dawn, Ethan. And they'll stop at nothing to achieve their goals."
Ethan felt like he was being pulled into a world he didn't understand, a world of secrets and lies and hidden dangers.
But he was ready. He was ready to face whatever lay ahead, to uncover the truth about himself and the world around him.
For Ethan, the journey was just beginning...
To be continued.
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