First Day
19 June 2019. The streets of New York have always been known for their unrest. There is always something happening in the city, and Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, never stays on the sidelines. But today, Pete spent the whole day getting ready for a meeting, although he did not forget about his favourite gangsters. Spider-Man managed to stop two robberies, a prison break, and dozens of minor crimes.
The time is 6:56 p.m.
"Ugh, okay, guys, time to wrap it up, because I'm already late!" said Spider-Man, spinning a web around the gangsters.
Time: 6:59 p.m. Pete was rushing to the meeting. He had reserved a table at Pizza Joe's, his favourite place, where they serve such excellent pizza burgers that...
"I hope I make it, I hope I make it!
The time was 7:01 p.m. Spider-Man changed back into Peter Parker. A tuxedo and tie looked perfect on him.
"Miss, hello, I have a reservation. Um... for 7:00 p.m.
"Mr Parker?
"Yes, yes, that's me!
"Please take a seat, the waiter will be with you shortly.
Time: 7:30 p.m. Peter sat at the table until no one else arrived. The tension was mounting.
Time: 7:53 p.m.
"Come on, how long is this going to take?" Peter asked nervously.
"Sir, have you decided what you'd like to order?" the waiter asked for the tenth time.
"Not yet, sorry.
Time: 8:22 p.m. Pete was about to leave when his phone rang.
"Peter.
"Finally! Are you coming soon?
"Sorry, I can't make it.
"Did something happen? Do you need help?
"No, no, everything's fine. Sorry, bye." The girl said quietly and then hung up.
"Damn.
The time was 8:48 p.m. Spider-Man was jumping across the rooftops of evening New York, illuminated by various spotlights, lights, and signs... Pete was disappointed because of the cancelled meeting, for which he had waited two weeks and twenty-two minutes. He was lost in thought and stopped paying attention to the endless robberies and crimes going on around him.
"No... Night patrol will help me calm down.
The time is 01:04.
"Beating up gangsters under the moonlight is the best way to relieve stress. I don't remember who said that, but it's true.
With these words, Parker returned home after his patrol. The first thing he did was take a bottle of whisky from the cupboard, open it and take a sip. Then another. A moment later, Pete had finished the whole bottle. Then he went to take a shower after a hard day's work, seasoned with disappointment.
The time was 1:50 a.m.
Peter fell asleep. For the first time in June, he was able to lie down and rest peacefully. A heroic life takes a lot of strength, especially at night.
***
Spider-Man sat in a chair. He was surrounded by expensive furniture and exclusive drinks, and a girl whose face was covered in shadow sat at the table. In the distance, he could see a man with eight arms, glowing green. Peter took off his mask, hoping to recognise the people who were with him in the office-like room, but he was stopped by a very pale hand. It was so white that it seemed to glow in the dark.
"Don't, Peter.
"What? Who are you?
"Don't be afraid. You'll find out soon enough. Or maybe not. Be careful, Spider-Man. And be careful with Modnik.
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Peter jumped up in the middle of the night. Someone knocked on the door...
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