In Spidersilk the novel, the main character Mark becomes a hero as he takes on the intruders. It is Mark's special abilities that really make him seem like a superhero though. For instance, Mark often senses things that are awry and he has a strong connection with the world around him as well as other dimensions we can't normally see. There are actually people who have these special abilities in reality. This ability is called Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) who have Extra Sensory Perception (ESP), which can range from a heightened sense of smell to actual psychic abilities. For more on this topic check out this link: http://www.the-auras-expert.com/highly-sensitive-persons.html