Orphan-turned-bartender Jaime, believed to be ordinary despite a superhuman-creating event, is the most powerful among them, able to mimic and amplify superpowers. With Armageddon approaching, he is destined to be the Superhuman King, standing at the crossroads of a celestial war. Armed with immense powers, he must choose his allegiance between angels or demons, his decision bearing the weight of the universe's fate.
What does a man seek in an unexplored frontier? Is it the shimmer of the elusive American Dream, the Gold Rush, the intoxicating scent of fresh oil bubbling from the earth, or perhaps just a tranquil sanctuary to draw his final breath?
I find myself perched on the edge of an open truck, the coarse fabric of the seat scratching against my skin, the wind carrying hints of sage and dust as it tousles my hair. I'm in the company of nine diverse souls, each carrying their own invisible baggage along with the physical ones. Beside me sits Franz, a hulking man whose muscles ripple with every bump on the dirt road. He and I share the dual roles of porters and chefs for this expedition.