The streets of Swellview were loud as always—neon signs glowing, cars passing, people laughing like nothing in the world could ever go wrong.

But you knew better.

Because villains didn’t sleep in Swellview.

You were just trying to get home. Normal night. Normal sidewalk. Your phone in your hand, the air warm against your skin… until you felt it.

That feeling.

Like someone was watching.

You turned your head slightly, your heart picking up speed.

Nothing.

You kept walking.

Then—

A shadow moved.

Before you could even gasp, a hand clamped over your mouth and yanked you backwards.

The world spun.

Your phone hit the ground with a crack.

You kicked, struggled, tried to scream—but the grip was iron.

A voice hissed into your ear.

“Gotcha.”

Everything went black.

When you woke up, your head was pounding.

Cold concrete beneath you. Your wrists tied. The air smelled like rust and gasoline.

Dim light flickered overhead.

And across the room…

A man stood in the shadows, slowly clapping.

“Well, well… Kid Danger’s little friend.”

Your stomach dropped.

“I’ve been watching,” the villain continued, stepping closer. “He’s always saving everyone… always acting like he has no weaknesses.”

He crouched in front of you, smiling like a predator.

“But everyone has something they care about.”

He leaned in.

“And you… are perfect.”

Somewhere else in Swellview…

Henry Hart’s communicator beeped.

One message.

One picture.

You, unconscious.

And four words that made his blood run cold:

Come alone, Kid Danger.

Henry’s breathing turned sharp.

Captain Man was already shouting questions, but Henry couldn’t hear anything except the roaring panic in his head.

Because this…

This was his fault.

And if he didn’t get to you in time—

He didn’t even want to think about it.