Save the Gay... Save the World — Steven Bereznai

Queeroes is a clever and humorous look at high school outcasts that suddenly gain superpowers after drinking contaminated water. There are classic good guys and bad guys as each teen tries to figure out how to deal with their newfound powers. When strange powers emerge in a group of gay teens in the town of Nuffim, their lives are forever changed. Troy is a closeted jock who starts to sense other people's emotions. His geeky brother, Gibbie, develops super strength. Flamboyant Chad unleashes his inner animal, while his gal pal Mandy turns invisible. "I can totally use my power to psych out my competition," says Troy. "My night vision will make cruising guys super easy," exclaims Chad. "I am so going to eavesdrop on people's conversations," exclaims Mandy. "Uh, I was thinking we'd make the world a better place," offers Gibbie. They get the chance when their schoolmates Devon and Liza use their own unique abilities to remake the student body in a darker image. Can the Queeroes stop them, or will Troy implode from his closeted feelings?Can Gibbie stay true to his ideals, or will his crush on Chad turn to violent jealousy?