An illustrated book cover of three solemn teenagers in dark pajamas in a futuristic lab. Title: The Vanguard Project.

An illustrated book cover in a detailed, semi-realistic, hand-drawn art style. Three teenagers stand in a dark, futuristic laboratory, lit only by moody blue and purple ambient light. They all wear sleek black satin pajamas with subtle futuristic detailing. In the center foreground is a teenage girl with messy amber hair and a serious, commanding expression. She stands slightly ahead of the others, facing the viewer. To her left is a sickly-looking girl with pale skin, tired eyes, and blonde hair in a messy braid. To the right stands a boy with short, curly brown hair and a wary, guarded look. All three teenagers have solemn, intense expressions. Behind them, the lab glows with high-tech equipment: flickering screens, tangled wires, faint rising steam, and a sterile metallic atmosphere. The environment feels tense and mysterious. Use rich, cinematic lighting and shading, with detailed facial expressions and texture on their satin pajamas. The characters should look like they are around 15–17 years old. At the top or bottom of the image, include stylized, futuristic text for the title: The Vanguard Project And below that, in smaller font: By Taylor Wright See more