In a world ravaged by an apocalyptic catastrophe, a small group of survivors has found temporary refuge high in the Rocky Mountains, where the thin, frigid air above 8,000 feet offers a rare sanctuary from the relentless threat below. The planet is now overrun by colossal, insect-like creatures that thrive in lower altitudes but cannot survive in the harsh, oxygen-deprived heights. For months, the survivors have clung to their precarious haven, scavenging what little they can and avoiding the dangers of the lowlands. But when one of their own falls gravely ill and requires life-saving supplies that can only be found in the abandoned ruins of the old world, they are forced to make an impossible choice. With no other options, a brave few must descend into the perilous danger zone, where the monstrous creatures lurk, to retrieve the medicine. The mission is fraught with risk, as every step closer to the lowlands brings them nearer to the terrifying predators that could end their lives in an instant. The survivors know that failure means certain death, not just for their ailing companion, but potentially for all of them, as the fragile balance of their existence hangs in the balance.
