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Moving to New York was supposed to be a fresh start, a chance for Nick to finally get his own room and escape the chaos of his little sister. But the new house holds more than just unpacked boxes. A mysterious blue pearl, an ancient curse, and a vengeful spirit from a forgotten war plunge Nick into a battle for his family's survival and the fate of the world. Can a normal kid become the hero he never knew he had to be, or will his new life shatter like a cracked rock?The scent of freshly unpacked boxes mingled with the unfamiliar aroma of a new house. Eleven-year-old Nick Phillips stood in the spacious living room, a wide grin stretching across his face.
"Wow! This is so amazing, extremely amazi-" he began, his voice echoing slightly in the empty space. But before he could finish, a sudden, inexplicable gust of intensely hot wind swept through him, making him twitch and shiver.
His mom, Mrs. Phillips, turned from where she was directing the movers, a confused expression on her face. "Son, what's wrong? Are you okay?"
Nick rubbed his arms, trying to shake off the strange sensation. "Um... It's just nothing, just that I, um... felt a very hot wind wash over me." He tried to sound casual, but a flicker of unease danced in his eyes. His new life had barely begun, and already, something felt very, very off.
