The Powerless Superhero
Community Rating
Description
In a world where superheroes are as real as the morning news and as celebrated as celebrities, young Leon dares to dream bigger than anyone around him. Superheroing isn’t just a calling; it’s a career, with rankings, sponsorships, and the ultimate title every aspiring hero desires: the Pillar of Hope—the greatest hero alive.
Leon, a bright-eyed boy with an endless imagination, idolizes the legendary superheroes who protect the world. He watches their battles, studies their strategies, and sketches his future in notebooks filled with heroic designs. But his dream isn’t just to join their ranks; Leon wants to be the best—the Number One Hero. The pillar the world can lean on.
Yet the path to heroism is steep and riddled with challenges. Born into a modest family far removed from the glittering world of top-tier heroes, Leon must prove he has more than just ambition. With no connections, no powers of his own, and a heart bursting with determination, he’s ready to face the trials, training, and competition that await him in a society where not all heroes live up to their titles.
But being a hero isn’t all fame and glory. Leon quickly learns that true heroism means sacrifice, resilience, and making impossible choices in the face of danger. As dark forces rise and the line between hero and villain begins to blur, Leon must discover what it really means to become the pillar of hope—and whether he has what it takes to stand tall when the world needs him most.
Leon’s journey is just beginning, but one thing is certain: even the greatest heroes start with a dream.
Release Schedule: Temp. Break
Information
- Status
- Hiatus
- Year
- 2024
- Author
- Astral Dream
Tags
Royal Road Stats
- Rating
- 5.0/ 5.0
- Followers
- 3
- Views
- 2,414
Chapters(14 total)
- Chapter 14 : After MidnightJan 18, 2025
- Chapter 13 : The Victims of an Infamous GangJan 11, 2025
- Chapter 12 : A Hero to SomebodyJan 4, 2025
- Chapter 11 : PowerlessDec 31, 2024
- Chapter 10 : Mysterious HeroDec 29, 2024
- Chapter 9 : In the face of DangerDec 28, 2024
- Chapter 8 : The arrival of a HeroDec 26, 2024
- Chapter 7 : A Bank HeistDec 26, 2024
- Chapter 6 : When the faintest of lights disappears completelyDec 7, 2024
- Chapter 5 : Darkest HourDec 4, 2024
- Chapter 4 : As the Night FallsDec 2, 2024
- Chapter 3 : MilaNov 30, 2024
- Chapter 2 : Legends amongst UsNov 29, 2024
- Chapter 1 : The Pillar of HopeNov 29, 2024
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
Community Reviews(1)
- TeddgaRoyal Road★★★★★ 5.0Granted, I've only read 2 chapters, because that is all that's currently available.
There is an obvious good vrs. bad super-human theme going on. I personally like it when the author shows they know the difference between the two. Then, I LOVE IT, when they show that those definitions don't always hold clear boundaries that I prefer. Yes, please, challenge my definitions. :)
This kid has loving parents. I'm going to make some assumptions here and think of this kid as normal is just about every way... except that we are missing some sort of heroic levels of magical potential? Or, maybe the world isn't as crisp and clear as this little kid thinks? Or, maybe there is a jail-break that needs to happen to end all the violence?
Yep. Nope. I have no clue why the Villans are Villans. I just have to wait for the next chapter, and hope that I can find some clues.
I didn't notice any grammar or spelling errors. Good deal!
I suspect the author knows the English language first hand... because I didn't have to micro-translate anywhere. I mean, I don't mind the "stop and translate" nature of ... uh, well, we all know how that kind of thing makes the story harder to read, right?
I can't actually rate the story score... 'cause I'm only upto chapter 2!!! But so far, I like the flow, and all that. So far, so good!
Each of the characters has held true to stereotypes that I would expect from them. Mom and Dad = good and protective, etc. Bad guy = doesn't care. Good guy = ummm... good?