Brookside Tinhead

Eva entered Brookside High, ready for a fresh start. But nothing had prepared her for Garvin Slade, the school's notorious bully. His reputation for making others miserable was well-known, and Eva had hoped to avoid his wrath. Yet, the day she offered him a simple smile, her life took an unexpected turn. Garvin’s hostility seemed to intensify after that moment, and no matter how hard Eva tried to steer clear of him, their paths continued to cross in the most unsettling ways. He mocked her, embarrassed her, and made her question why she had ever tried to be kind. But despite his harshness, there was something about Garvin that drew Eva in—something she couldn’t quite put her finger on. Then came Caleb Baron. Unlike Garvin, Caleb was kind, he hasfeelings for Eva. Garvin noticed this, Jealousy simmered beneath his exterior, leading to tense confrontations that left Eva caught between two worlds— The feelings she have for Garvin, and the other feelings she received from Caleb. Just as Eva thought she might have to choose between them, a long-buried secret began to surface. A secret that would change everything she thought she knew about herself, Garvin, and the life she had been living...

In the bustling halls of Brookside High, Jake Thompson and Alex Reed are ordinary high school students, navigating the challenges of adolescence. However, their lives take an extraordinary turn when a mysterious gaming tournament thrusts them into a world where pixels collide with reality. As avid gamers, Jake and Alex discover that their virtual skills transcend the digital realm. The duo unlocks latent superpowers, blurring the lines between their online avatars and the tangible world. But this newfound strength comes with a price, attracting the attention of a secret organization seeking to harness their abilities for a sinister purpose. Amidst the pixelated landscapes and real-world challenges, Jake and Alex must master their superpowers, confront personal fears, and unravel the mysteries behind the gaming tournament. Along the way, they forge alliances with other "Virtual Catalysts," individuals like them with extraordinary abilities. As the stakes escalate, the boundaries between the virtual and physical worlds blur further, leading to a climactic showdown against the forces that seek to exploit their powers. "Virtual Catalysts" explores the synergy of gaming and superpowers, blending adventure, friendship, and the consequences of unlocking one's true potential. Will Jake and Alex harness their abilities to save both realms, or will the very powers that elevate them become their greatest threat? Join them on an epic journey where pixels hold unimaginable power, and reality is shaped by the extraordinary.