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A war-torn city is depicted under a dark and cloudy sky, with crumbling buildings and debris in the background. Shadows loom ominously over the scene, spreading out like creeping tendrils, and the edges of the cover are shrouded in darkness. At the center, silhouetted figures of a boy and a girl are standing amidst rubble. They are positioned slightly apart, but their shadows twist and connect around them, creating an otherworldly feel, as if the shadows are alive. The overall palette is muted, dominated by grays, deep blues, and blacks, with only a subtle touch of dim orange from distant flames highlighting their desolation.

The title, "Escape from the Shadows," is displayed in a distressed, bold sans-serif font with fading edges, appearing as though it's dissolving into the shadows. The author’s name, "Sasha Michelson," is in an elegant, clean serif font placed at the bottom of the cover. The letters are faintly illuminated, creating subtle contrast against the dark scene.

The silhouettes of the boy and girl occupy the lower third center of the cover. The title is positioned at the top of the cover, slightly curved to follow the cloud formations. Shadows dominate the central frame, giving the composition an eerie focal point. The author’s name is faintly displayed at the bottom center in a smaller size, balancing the layout while not distracting from the visuals.