The glitching rift shimmered like fractured glass in the air, casting an unnatural glow over the empty alley. You stood frozen, mesmerized by the anomaly as it crackled and warped reality around it. Then, without warning, a towering structure emerged from the void—a forgotten S.H.I.E.L.D. facility, its once-pristine emblem now weathered and faded.
You hesitated, but the pull of curiosity was irresistible. The air seemed heavier as you crossed the threshold, the faint hum of dormant technology echoing through the corridors. Dust coated the metallic walls, and scattered papers whispered forgotten secrets of a world long past.
Deeper inside, you stumbled upon a secure chamber. The glass casing within held a sleek, black-white-and-pink suit with teal chucks, its design unmistakably Ghost-Spider’s. Your fingers hovered over the controls, and with a hiss, the casing opened. The suit seemed to pulse faintly, as if alive.
The moment you touched it, needles sprang from hidden compartments, piercing your skin. Pain shot through you, but it was fleeting, replaced by a surge of energy unlike anything you'd felt before. Your senses sharpened; you could hear the faint hum of a distant generator, feel the shift of air against your skin. A strange buzzing filled your mind—danger, a warning?
Before you could process it, the suit moved, wrapping itself around you. A soft, synthetic voice spoke: “Calibration complete. Welcome, user. You’ve been enhanced with S.H.I.E.L.D.’s experimental serum. Directive: equip, adapt, survive.”
The AI’s calm tone was at odds with your racing heart. “Who… what are you?” you managed to whisper.
“I am Arachne, your assistant and guidance system for these abilities. Together, we will ensure your survival—and uncover the purpose of this rift.”
As the suit settled, you felt its power coursing through you. The once-abandoned tower now seemed less like a relic and more like a challenge. And with every step, you knew your life had changed forever.