chapter 1

....A fragment of the multiverse, glowing red, broke apart and drifted to the center of countless other multiverses. It halted, suspended amidst the infinite expanse.

A shroud of darkness covered it, hiding it from the surrounding cosmos.

Within this hidden universe...On a tiny blue planet

In a quiet neighborhood, a modern villa stood surrounded by gardens.

Inside, a boy lay in bed, surrounded by the soft glow of nightlights. His room was simple, with a few things scattered around - superhero figurines, books, and a laptop on the study table.

The darkness outside seemed to amplify the silence within, the boy was sound asleep.

Then his consciousness shifted, transporting him to a serene, white landscape. The air was calm, and the silence soothing.

His gaze fell upon a Shadowy, black heart. Three chains bound it, one cracking, breaking apart.

He seemed confused and attributed it to a dream, as the last thing he remembered was falling asleep.Curiosity got the better of him. He reached out, his fingers brushing against the weakening chain. It shattered, releasing a surge of memories.

He started recalling memories that felt both familiar and strange. His life, his name - Alex Rene - everything matched, but it felt like he was reliving someone else's experiences. The memories were mostly his, yet some details were subtly different.

Memories of studying for exams, reading comics, watching movies, and playing video games flashed by. He saw himself laughing with different friends, attending family gatherings, and spending quiet moments alone.

Late nights spent reading fantasy novels, imagining himself in the shoes of his favorite characters. Working on art projects, drawing inspiration from beloved comics.

Everyday struggles, triumphs, and moments of self-doubt. Alex Rene's life unfolded before him, ending in a peaceful moment. The young man lay in bed, surrounded by darkness, and slowly closed his eyes.

The memories ceased. He felt a wave of pain coursing through his body and soul, and then it stopped; his eyes glowed with a purple light. The darkness spread, enveloping the white landscape, consuming everything, and leaving him floating in the dark expanse of the now-shrouded world.

-----Alex rene's pov ----

I woke up to the ringing of my alarm; I sit up but don't get out of bed yet. I look around my room and see that it's nothing special - just a couple of small superhero figurines, a laptop, and a few books on the study table. It seems the same as my previous life, but I know that already; I lived this life after all.

My focus shifts to the translucent screen with some words floating in front of my eyes.

--Would you like to activate the Shadow Legacy System?--

--"Yes/No"--