In September 2013, an outbreak of a mutant Cordyceps fungus ravages the United States, transforming its human hosts into aggressive creatures known as the Infected. 20 years later, Joel, his wife (y/n) and Tess are tasked to smuggle a teenage girl, Ellie, who is somehow immune to the infection.

Five years after their cross-country trip, Joel, (y/n) and Elliot enjoy their tranquil life in Jackson. But when a horrific act disrupts that life, Elliot and (y/n) must ask themselves whether if this journey, they embark on, is worth the cost of their loved ones and each other.

In September 2013, an outbreak of a mutant Cordyceps fungus ravages the United States, transforming its human hosts into aggressive creatures known as the Infected. 20 years later, Joel and Tess are tasked to smuggle two teenagers. A girl, (y/n) who is the youngest person to be a Firefly, and her best friend, Elliot, who is somehow immune to the infection.