New adult Book Cover Design (Evoking neutral)

A bold, whimsical illustration takes center stage a pair of oversized camo cargo shorts dominate the cover, their exaggerated proportions and intricate pattern immediately catching attention. Each pant leg contains striking imagery integrated seamlessly into the design a rugged mountain morphs into a haunted, burning house lit up by a dramatic full moon and twinkling stars. From the light teal-colored space above the shorts, a sleek sci-fi spaceship zooms out at an angle, leaving behind a vibrant, curving contrail. On the right pocket, an exaggerated cartoonish orc, drawn with exaggerated proportions and bright tones, peeks out holding a playful rendition of an AK-47. Meanwhile, an evil-looking fluffy cat emerges mischievously from the left cargo pocket. The background is clean, light teal, allowing the colorful, dynamically outlined elements to pop.

The book title, "Shorts," is prominently displayed at the top in a playful sans-serif font inspired by mid-century modern styles, featuring thick, bold letters with softer curves. Below it, the subtitle, "A collection of short stories by Seth Bleuer," is written in a clean, modern typeface with a smaller size and thinner weight, lending balance to the overall composition.

Centralized focus on the shorts with all elements radiating outward dynamically to add a sense of movement and playfulness. The title takes up the top third of the cover, with the illustration occupying the middle and bottom segments. The author’s subtitle is tucked neatly under the shorts, adding a subtle yet harmonizing touch.