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Elias was a "Class 4 Electric," but in Lincoln City, that just meant he was a human battery with a target on his back. He spent his mornings standing at the "daily-labor" gates, hoping a foreman would need someone to jump-start a rusted generator for a few credits. "Any Electrics?" a foreman shouted over the rain.

: Powered individuals must register and are often excluded from high-paying jobs. Code 8

That night, a black sedan pulled up to the alley where Elias sat. The window rolled down to reveal Garrett, a well-known telekinetic who worked for the local syndicates. Elias was a "Class 4 Electric," but in

: A street drug and medical necessity harvested from powered individuals, serving as a primary driver of the criminal underworld. If you'd like to explore more about this world, tell me: A specific power you want the protagonist to have? : Powered individuals must register and are often

The world of is a gritty, dystopian version of Lincoln City where 4% of the population is born with supernatural abilities. Once revered as the backbone of the industrial revolution, these "Powers" now live in poverty, face systemic discrimination, and are hunted by a militarized police force using advanced drone technology.

Whether you want to include , like Connor or Garrett?

"I don't do crime," Elias said, though his stomach cramped from hunger.