Blaze: Superheroes, #1

By Lee Cushing

There's a new superhero in town, Blaze, a woman with the power to manipulate fire. She also had a secret, she was lonely. An encounter with Lena, the head of a team of lawyers and the stirrings of an attraction between the two women

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lee Cushing
• Release date: Jun 28, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223733973

Lee Cushing

Lee Cushing is a paranormal thriller author and a lifelong fan of the occult. Having become obsessed with supernatural folklore and the world of horror from an early age, Lee has spent years studying tales of the occult and immersing himself in stories of otherworldly phenomenon. He’s also the owner of a number of vampire and horror-related groups in Facebook, where fellow fans of the supernatural come together to celebrate and discuss all things paranormal.  His debut novel, Voodoo Mambo, blends high-stakes action and shadowy agencies with a dark underworld of demonic creatures and their insidious plots to attack humanity. Lee draws his inspiration from classic horror movies – including Hammer and Universal – as well as beloved TV shows including Doctor Who, Supernatural, The Avengers, and Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 

Book preview

Chapter 1: Blaze of Glory

Blaze felt the heat in her veins as she ran towards the bank. She could hear the sirens and the cries, but she ignored them. She had one goal in mind; to stop the robbers and save the hostages.

She reached the entrance and saw two masked men guarding the door. They spotted her and raised their guns but she was faster. She snapped her fingers and a burst of fire shot out of her hand, hitting one of them in the chest. He fell to the ground, his clothes and flesh burning. The other one fired at her but she dodged the bullet and kicked him in the face. He collapsed, dropped his gun and his nose was broken.

Blaze entered the bank and saw three more robbers inside. They had taken over the counter and were putting money into bags. They had also tied up several customers and employees and forced them to lie on the floor. One of them was holding a gun to a woman's head, while another one was holding a detonator.

Nobody move or we blow this place up! he shouted.

Blaze didn't hesitate. She threw a fireball at the robber with the detonator, knocking it out of his hand. It landed on the floor and exploded, creating a small hole in the wall. The robber screamed and clutched his hand, that was badly burned.

The other two robbers turned to Blaze and opened fire. Blaze dodged and weaved, avoiding the bullets. She threw another fireball at the robber with the gun, making him drop it and release the woman. The woman ran to safety, while Blaze tackled the robber and knocked him out with a punch.

The last robber was panicking. He grabbed a bag of money and tried to run away, but Blaze caught him up and grabbed his arm. She twisted it behind his back and made him drop the bag.

Let me go! Let me go! he begged.

Sorry, pal. You're going to jail, Blaze said.

She dragged him outside, where she saw several police cars and officers waiting. They cheered and applauded as they saw her emerge with the robber.

Blaze! You did it again! one of them said.

Good job, Blaze! another one said.

Blaze smiled and handed the robber to an officer. She looked around and saw that the other robbers were also captured and taken away in handcuffs. She also saw that the hostages were safe and being treated by paramedics

She felt a surge of satisfaction and relief. She had saved the day once more.

She was Blaze, the city's superhero. And she loved it.

She loved using her power to manipulate fire and fight crime. She loved helping people and making a difference. She loved being admired and respected by everyone.

Well, almost everyone.

There were some who hated her or feared her. Some who thought she was a freak or a menace. Some who wanted to expose her or exploit her.

But she didn't care about them. She knew who she was and what she stood for. She knew she had a purpose and a destiny.

She also knew she had a secret.

A secret that no one knew about.

A secret that could change everything.

She was a lesbian.

She had always known it since she was a little girl. She had always felt different from other girls. She had never been interested in boys or dating or romance. She had only been interested in girls.

But she had never acted on it. She had never told anyone about it. She had never met anyone who made her feel anything more than friendship or admiration.

Until now.

As she scanned the crowd of people who had gathered around the bank, she saw her.

A woman who made her heart skip a beat.

A woman who made her feel something she had never felt before.

A woman who made her want to take a risk.

She was standing near