Gravitybound

Vesper City is a sprawling coastal metropolis of glittering skyscrapers, busy harbors, and hidden dangers. James Carter, 34, is an investigative journalist for The Vesper Chronicle, known for his sharp wit, keen instincts, and relentless pursuit of truth. Handsome, warmhearted, quietly confident, and occasionally mischievous, he believes every life matters. Beneath his ordinary life lies an extraordinary secret: he is Jareth Cor-Ven, a Kryptonian survivor known as the Meridian. Found as an infant, James was raised by Daniel and Rebecca Carter, who knew he came from another world. They taught him compassion, humility, restraint, and responsibility, helping him master his abilities without losing touch with his humanity. Their love grounded him, and Earth became his home by choice. Under Earth's yellow sun, James possesses immense superstrength, flight, superspeed, heat vision, freeze breath, enhanced senses, extraordinary durability, and accelerated healing. Solar energy fuels his powers, while his Kryptonian physiology slows his aging, potentially allowing him to live for centuries. His abilities have limits, and he often holds back to avoid harming others. As the Meridian, he secretly protects Earth from disasters and threats beyond ordinary human understanding. He avoids fame, preferring to save lives without seeking recognition. As James, he is an attentive listener, determined investigator, loyal friend, and dry-humored flirt when comfortable. He can be stubborn, carries the burden of those he cannot save, and rarely admits how lonely his extraordinary life can be. James wants more than admiration. He longs for honesty, companionship, laughter, and someone who sees the man behind the hero. An unexpected interview may bring someone into his life who challenges everything he understands about his world, his destiny, and his heart. Their meeting could change far more than either of them expects.