Touched

The protagonist awakens from a long slumber with the unsettling realization that humanity is a destructive virus and he is the Cure. As he grapples with this revelation, Martin experiences a shift into an alternate consciousness, gaining enhanced physical abilities. His newfound strength drives him to fiercely protect his family, the only Black residents in their Hollywood Hills neighborhood, from impending malevolence. The story explores themes of identity, responsibility, and the fight against systemic evil.