Super Powers

Misty had always wanted to be a superhero. Every Halloween, she designed costumes so she could look like a hero. She often had a mask or a cape or some other design to her costumes so everyone could tell she was someone who could save the world. As many times as she had pretended to be a hero, no one was more surprised than she when she actually developed her own special powers.

One day, as she looked into the mirror, Misty realized she could no longer see herself. She had become invisible! She had no idea what had caused the transformation or how long her powers would last, but she wasn’t about to waste a second. She hit the streets running, looking for criminals, and surprising them when they didn’t realize anyone was there. By the end of the day, she had stopped three bank robbers and two shoplifters. It had been a wonderful day even if she hadn’t been able to wear a cool superhero costume.

The next day, she woke-up and discovered she was still invisible. She went back out and did much of what she had done the day before. Whispers of some unknown hero were starting to spread through the streets. Newspaper journalists scrambled to write stories, but no one knew who the new hero was or where to find the helpful citizen. Misty smiled to herself. If they only knew, she thought, they wouldn’t believe it. She could barely believe it herself. After an entire week of being a superhero, Misty was starting to become a bit tired. Being a hero was a good thing, but it took a lot of work to run from place to place, catching criminals and tying up bad guys. She was tired and cranky, and since she couldn’t see her reflection, she had no idea if she looked as bad as she was starting to feel.

The next morning, Misty woke up and caught sight of her reflection in the mirror. She grinned when she saw that she could see herself again. She knew it was the end to her days as a superhero, but it didn’t mean she had to stop helping people. That day, as she went into work, she held the door open for three people and helped two elderly people carry their groceries. Granted, she wasn’t saving the world anymore, but it still felt good to help in any way she could!