In a dystopian near-future world, a mysterious phenomenon known as the "Sleeping Sickness" begins to afflict women, rendering them catatonic and encasing them in a cocoon-like membrane. The women, once awake and active, are now trapped in a state of
suspended animation, leaving their families and loved ones bewildered and desperate.The story follows Lurah Love, a young woman who has lost her sister to the Sleeping Sickness. She becomes determined to find a cure and sets out on a perilous journey across the ravaged landscape, guided by her sister's journal and an enigmatic figure known as Payton. As they navigate the treacherous world, they stumble upon a group of survivors who have banded together to protect their own, led by a enigmatic and ruthless leader named Bree.Lurah soon discovers that the Sleeping Sickness is not a natural phenomenon, but rather a result of a sinister plot by a powerful corporation known as the "SynthCorp."
The corporation has been experimenting with a toxic substance that, when released into the environment, causes the Sleeping Sickness. The women are not just victims, but also unwitting subjects in a twisted experiment.As Lurah delves deeper into the mystery, she faces numerous obstacles, including treacherous terrain, marauding gangs, and the SynthCorp's ruthless agents. She also begins to form an unlikely bond with Payton, who harbors secrets of his own. The line between friend and foe is constantly blurred, and Lurah must trust her instincts to uncover the truth.Bree and her group, however, have their own motivations and agendas. They are not just fighting for survival, but also seeking to use the Sleeping Sickness for their own gain. As tensions rise, Lurah must confront the harsh realities of a world gone mad and make a choice between her own survival and the fate of the women who have been afflicted by the Sleeping Sickness. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance, and Lurah's journey will determine the course of history.