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In Lincoln City, four percent of the population is born with extraordinary supernatural abilities. However, instead of being celebrated, these "Powers" are treated as second-class citizens, forced to register their identities and live under the constant surveillance of militarized police drones. The economy has shifted, leaving many gifted individuals impoverished and desperate, relying on day labor that is increasingly scrutinized by automated systems.Connor Reed, a young man struggling with his own electrical powers, lives on the fringes of this oppressive society. He works under-the-table construction jobs while desperately trying to afford expensive medical treatments for his terminally ill mother. When his funds run dry and the legal system fails him, Connor is drawn into a criminal underworld. He is recruited by Garrett, a charismatic drug dealer and powerful telekinetic who runs a sophisticated operation producing "Psyke," a potent narcotic harvested from the spinal fluid of deceased Powers.Driven by the singular goal of saving his mother, Connor joins Garrett’s crew for a series of high-stakes heists. As he masters his volatile abilities, he becomes an essential asset to the gang, pulling off daring robberies that target the city’s wealthy elite. However, this life of crime places him directly in the crosshairs of Officer Park and Officer Davis, two relentless detectives determined to dismantle the city’s burgeoning drug trade.The tension escalates when Connor discovers that the criminal hierarchy is far more corrupt than he imagined, with deep-seated ties to the police force itself. As the net tightens, Connor is forced to choose between his personal survival and his moral compass. He must navigate a treacherous landscape of betrayal, where every use of his power risks exposing his location to the lethal drones patrolling the skies. The climax forces a violent confrontation that challenges the rigid social order of Lincoln City. Ultimately, the story is a gritty exploration of systemic inequality, showcasing how a desperate man pushed to the brink by a broken society will burn down the very systems that seek to control him to protect the only person he has ever loved.