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In 2020, large advancements in technology have been made- people's lives are made easier, and it seems that nearly all the problems of the world have been solved. However, science turned to genetic engineering a while ago, taking test subjects and modifying their DNA and genes to test the limits of the human form, how much they can withstand, and most importantly- how much power they could awaken.
Suddenly, a worldwide announcement is made-- they're running out of volunteers, and requests that any high schooler who wishes to "become something more beautiful" donate their body to become a test subject. It seems nothing changes after this, and everyday life goes on as normal...
...except in Roseacre, Indiana. Oddly enough, nearly every high school is volunteering subjects to the town's local scientific facility. Roseacre Academy is the only school that refuses to send test subjects, and for some reason, they become the target of all the other rival high schools.
The story follows Gail Pennington and Lucille Hertz as they try to protect their school along with its students and faculty from "awakened" students from the other schools, ones who have already undergone testing and survived. The ugly truth behind the testing is gradually revealed as they try to defend themselves. Will they be able to protect their school, themselves, and their futures?