“Night in Ezu City during a violent thunderstorm. Inside a darkened apartment corridor, the power has gone out after a loud crack of thunder...

“Night in Ezu City during a violent thunderstorm. Inside a darkened apartment corridor, the power has gone out after a loud crack of thunder. Police flashlights sweep the hallway as officers question young hawkers. Shadows stretch across the walls as someone screams in the darkness.

Outside, in a narrow back-alley behind the building, 17-year-old Kachi — dark brown skin, short curly black hair, brown eyes, athletic build, wearing a worn dark hoodie and jeans — lands on his feet after slipping through a back window. Rain and cold night air slam into his face. His expression is terrified but determined. Faint black-blue shadow tendrils ripple around his feet as he starts running through the wet alley, the city lights distorted by rain. Cinematic urban-fantasy atmosphere, realistic textures, dramatic lighting, intense motion.” realistic image