Enhanced

THE FIRST ISSUE PROJECT

Pitch #5: Enhanced

"Okay... So... That's new."

Seven friends were hanging out in the woods one evening, having fun, chatting, maybe partaking in substances their parents wouldn't approve of, and then, a light fell from the sky. Being naturally curious, they followed it, and came upon a cave. After a few minutes of arguing, it was decided they would enter the cave. To check things out, y'know?

Inside, they found a small piece of some unfamiliar machine, which subsequently exploded, knocking the seven friends out, causing a cave-in that trapped them inside.

They came to quickly, and then that's when things got weird. One discovered she had extraordinary strength, one started levitating, one started hearing the others' thoughts, one became invisible, one crackled with electricity, one created a ball of light, and one... wondered what sort of power she got, and felt kinda left out.


Enhanced is the story of seven friends dealing with the end of their high school years, and trying to learn about their newfound powers. Where did they come from? Are there others like them? How are they supposed to use these abilities? Should they even use them at all? And what sort of power did Amelia get?

Cast:

Victoria: Light constructs. Rich girl, daughter of the CEO of a tech company. Would be one of the popular girls, if she could actually stand any of them. Prefers her circle of misfit friends, because they're at least decent human beings. Puts on a front of being uptight and snobbish, but is surprisingly down-to-earth.

Samantha: Flight. The self-described "funny one." The rest disagree with that assessment. Will do pretty much anything for a laugh, which has caused her more than a little trouble. Goofy, but loyal.

Madison: Strength. The most grounded and level-headed one in the group. Naturally, nobody listens to her. A source of endless deadpan snark. Feels that being gay makes her an outcast, but at least her friends are supportive.

Grace: Electrokinesis. Has a fairly volatile temper, which mixes poorly with such a dangerous power. Smart, but impulsive. Not given to thinking things through. Has kind of a lousy relationship with her family, and views her friends as her "better family".

Nicole: Telepathy. A bit of a ditz. Tends to live in her own little world. Extremely sweet and kind, and generally liked by everyone. Maybe she's not the brightest, but she's the most dependable friend you could hope for.

Jen: Invisibility. The troubled one. Feels ignored by her parents, and subsequently acts out. Might have been suspended from school too often to graduate on time. Angry all the time, and hates pretty much everybody except her six friends.

Alannah: ? A complete hippie, raised by hippie parents. Utterly calm and serene at all times, no matter what's happening around her. Unable to be fazed by anything, her most repeated phrase is "It's all good."  Has no idea what her power might be.


What happens when you get these abilities? Will it change your whole life?