An outbreak of unknown origin has triggered a panic across America. Violent riots happen hourly. What little government left begins rationing food and supplies. Within weeks the government has fallen victim to the outbreak, leaving the rest of the country to fend for itself. Small towns are created to protect survivors. Carol and her husband William volunteer as medical personnel during the crisis. William is sent as an EMT to recover a group of survivors in a nearby town but does not return. Horrified at the news, Carol frantically attempts to leave the safe zone to find her husband but is restrained. Six weeks pass, in which time she is put on an antidepressant. One night, Carol overhears a rumor that survivors were spotted near where William went missing. She fills a backpack with a few tools and escapes in hopes of finding him. Mechanics include puzzle solving to overcome obstacles and using common items like a box cutter to survive.
