What We Do With Power

The world changed in a single, silent moment. For exactly two hours, every human being on Earth collapsed—no warning, no explanation, no memory of what occurred. When humanity awoke, the world was still standing… but something fundamental had shifted. In the days that followed, a small percentage of the population began to develop abilities that defied physics, logic, and understanding. This event became known as The Awakening—a global mystery with no origin, no pattern, and no answers. Among those affected is Dominic Vale, an unassuming man who initially appears unchanged. But as subtle distortions begin to ripple through his perception, he discovers the truth: within a precise 25-meter radius, he can alter reality itself. Matter, energy, time—everything bends to his will. Yet his power comes with strange constraints, forcing him to question not just how the world works, but whether it ever truly did. As others with extraordinary abilities emerge, society fractures under the weight of uncertainty. Governments scramble for control. Fear spreads faster than understanding. And from the chaos rises a powerful organisation known as the Directive, formed to regulate, contain, and ultimately control those who have awakened. Dominic becomes part of an elite team—individuals who each represent a different philosophy of power: control, protection, strength, knowledge, and connection. Together, they form a system designed to stabilise a world on the edge of collapse. But Dominic doesn’t fit. While others believe power is a responsibility—or a necessity—he sees something more dangerous: the temptation to decide what’s best for everyone else. As the Directive begins to push toward a controlled, ordered society, Dominic is forced to confront a question no one else is willing to ask: If you had the power to control everything… should you? As tensions rise and the true nature of their abilities begins to evolve, Dominic must choose between becoming the most powerful force in the world—or the one person willing to stand against it. Because within 25 meters…he isn’t just powerful. He’s absolute.