Garrett dropped a steel girder on one of the robots, but three more closed in. "Go!" Garrett yelled. "Take the case!"
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"I heard you’re fast, Elias," Garrett said, his voice smooth. "I’ve got a job. High risk, high reward. We’re hitting a medical transport." Garrett dropped a steel girder on one of
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. If you'd like to explore more about this
Elias retreated, clenching his jaw. He didn't have ten hours. His sister, Maya, was a "Sensor"—she could feel the emotions of everyone in a three-block radius. Lately, the city’s collective fear was becoming toxic, causing her to suffer from "The Sinking," a neurological decay common in Powers who overused or couldn't control their gifts. The only cure was Psyke, a dangerous drug made from the spinal fluid of other powered people, and it cost more than Elias could earn in a year of honest work.
"I don't do crime," Elias said, though his stomach cramped from hunger.
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