When powers began appearing across Brazil, many hoped to be among those who awaken new abilities. Joseph was one of those who never saw his dream come true. Even as Brazil fell under the rule of a new dictatorship, Joseph remained focused on his obsession. He joined the Sleepwalkers, a group dedicated to awakening powers at any cost, and has conducted dangerous experiments on himself for years; but he was still no closer to his goal than ever before. After earning multiple degrees in biology and Power Studies, Joseph's life consisted solely of teaching at a high school, coaching students who awaken, discussing powers with the Sleepwalkers, and the experiments he ran in his personal lab.
Then one of the other Sleepwalkers offered him his dream on a silver platter. There was no question about accepting it.
The only question was . . . what will Joseph do with his power?
Adaptive Metamorphosis: Dawn Break is an introspective tale that explores a world changed by powers, and is set in a future dystopian Brazil.
Cover art by myself; winner of the Spring 2021 Writathon Challenge.

[participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge]