No one remembers how the world ended. Those who do, don't care. Whispers of wars, monsters, cosmic events and other potential causes have swirled for decades. When every day is a struggle to survive, does it really matter?

Amongst the chaos, two notable groups rise: a leader who has seen more loss than he realizes, and a shelter of women built around the basis of protecting others.

When one becomes desperate and mad, they set their sights on the other and their settlement. Will desperation overcome compassion?