Heroes & Damages

What if every hero you've ever cheered for was a lie?
Heroes & Damages exposes the machinery behind modern heroism, where superpowers have become commodified products and human suffering is algorithmically optimized for profit. Through eight visceral stories spanning the globe, this collection follows heroes, victims, and whistleblowers as they discover that every rescue is staged, every tragedy is calculated, and hope itself has been weaponized by surveillance capitalism.
A telekinetic discovers her management company manufactures the disasters she prevents. A precognitive hero realizes his visions are artificially manipulated to misdirect resources from real attacks. An intern with healing powers becomes complicit in corporate torture programs. A teenage speedster learns his entire legacy was genetically engineered for compliance.
From corporate boardrooms where heroes are discussed like stock options to underground therapy sessions for superhero collateral damage, these interconnected tales reveal a world where moral certainty dissolves into psychological horror and the cost of heroism is measured in broken minds and commodified trauma.
This is literary horror that asks the unthinkable: what happens when heroism becomes a product, and who pays the real price for salvation?
Enter a world where saving people is the ultimate crime.

Sean Benoit, writing under the pen name S.B. Fates, is a masterful author specializing in the realm of dark fiction. His unique literary style seamlessly weaves together elements of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, science fiction, and fantasy, creating stories that not only captivate but also challenge the conventional boundaries of these genres. His works are renowned for their complex narratives, richly developed characters, and the ability to transport readers into worlds where the mysterious and the ordinary intertwine.
In addition to his literary pursuits, Sean harbors a deep passion for drawing and comic books, engaging in these activities as personal hobbies. This artistic inclination, while separate from his writing, enriches his creative perspective and contributes to the depth and imagination evident in his storytelling.
Known as S.B. Fates in the literary world, Sean stands out for his ability to blend a diverse range of elements into his narratives, making him a distinctive voice in the genre of dark fiction. His dedication to exploring and redefining the limits of genre fiction has cemented his status as a notable author in his field.