A Life Beyond Limits novel Chapter 1

Summer was approaching.

"Jack Holland, you're expelled from school! Pack your bag, and get out right now!" Arthur Bratford, the homeroom teacher, shouted angrily as he pointed at Jack in the hallway of Crestfield High School.

Jack clenched his fists, his face a mix of disbelief and anger. "What gives you the right to expel me?"

Arthur looked at him with contempt. "You skipped classes, got into a relationship, and fought with other students. I have every right to expel you. Now, grab your bag and leave!"

With that, he threw Jack's backpack out of the classroom, causing books to scatter all over the floor.

Jack silently picked up his belongings as whispers spread among his classmates behind him.

"How pathetic of him to be expelled right before the college exams."

"He scores poorly on these tests anyway. It doesn't matter if he takes them. He's destined to lead a life of hardships."

"I heard his girlfriend has dumped him too."

Feeling lost and defeated, Jack walked out of the school gates.

Suddenly, a van screeched to a halt nearby, and a guy with bleached hair jumped out.

"That's him! He dared to go after our boss' woman. Let's teach him a lesson!"

A barrage of blows rained down on Jack, leaving him dizzy and on the verge of unconsciousness.

As he lay there, barely conscious, the guy spat on him and sneered. "Do you think you're good enough to chase after my boss' woman?"

Not far away, a young couple leaned against a Ferrari. Shawn Cort turned to his girlfriend and asked casually, "Hey babe, is it okay if I beat up your ex?"

Calista Powell cuddled up to him and replied, "He's a bad person, and he's just a useless brat. I wouldn't mind if you killed him."

"Alright. Then, let's finish him off and dump him in the lake."

The intense pain finally caused Jack to lose consciousness.

When he awoke again, he found himself submerged in the lake. A wave of agony coursed through his body as he struggled to surface, but his arms and legs had been broken.

What should he do? Was he really going to die?

Jack was filled with despair.

Suddenly, he felt a powerful current surge through his body. It was as if the electricity had a life of its own, coursing through him and bringing with it an excruciating pain.

He felt as though he was being torn apart from within, every cell in his body writhing in agony. But just when the pain reached its peak, a warm sensation flooded into his mind.

The warmth felt magical, rapidly sweeping through his thoughts and piecing together fragments of memory.

From the moment Jack was born in the hospital to all the moments he had long forgotten, his life played out like a movie in his mind. Memories that had been tucked away in the corners of his consciousness now surfaced clearly.

The current continued to surge through Jack. It was almost as if it were reshaping every part of him. His veins, blood vessels, and bones all seemed revitalized by the incredible energy.

When Jack regained consciousness once more, he found himself washed up on the shore.

"I'm still alive?"

But it didn't take long for him to realize that something was off. His limbs, which had been broken, were now miraculously healed.

What was happening?

Looking around, Jack noticed that the storm raged on, and no one was there to witness the extraordinary scene.

Physics and mathematics? He grasped them effortlessly.

Everything he had once struggled to understand now made perfect sense.

This wasn't a dream.

After a rush of exhilaration, Jack tried to calm his emotions down. He began to consider how to utilize his newfound abilities and what path he should take in the future.

The college entrance exam, a term that instilled fear in countless students, now held a new significance for him. Once terrified by the thought of it, Jack was now filled with confidence and anticipation. He vowed not to let his parents down again.

Just as Jack immersed himself in his studies, the door creaked open.

Joanne tiptoed in. Her bright eyes sparkled with concern and hope as she whispered, "Don't be discouraged. I believe that you still have a chance to get into college."

Joanne was two years younger than Jack, and she was the beloved daughter of Jeffrey and Helena. Not only was she beautiful and well-behaved, but she also consistently excelled in her studies. Jack felt a deep affection for her.

He smiled and replied, "Don't worry. I'll work harder and not disappoint you."

Joanne nodded and blinked rapidly as she blushed. "I feel… I feel like you're a bit different now."

Jack's heart skipped a beat. "Different how?"

"I can't quite put my finger on it. It's just that you seem more handsome, and your eyes are brighter now. It also seems like you've grown taller."

Around noon, Jeffrey returned home carrying two packs of cigarettes and two bottles of alcohol.

He said to Jack, "This afternoon, you're coming to school with me."

Jack nodded. Normally, Jeffrey wouldn't splurge on cheap cigarettes or low-grade liquor, but today, it was clear that he was willing to go all out for his son.