The year is 2100, and after World War 2 which started in 2019, the earth completely changed. They still have the same technology, but there is only one government now which controls everyones daily lives. From the day you are born you're already linked to someone to marry, gay people becoming illegal again. At 18 you take a test called a Newl which tells you your job and where you'll be living. Nialls an outcast who doesn't follow the rules, he lives in a junked up space with Louis and Zayn. They have their own group with other people, all of them are being hunted down by police. Harry is a nice guy who despite feeling different from everyone else, has never broken a rule. He's always wished and wanted for more, but has realized there's nothing he can do but stay where he's at. That's till, he meets Niall.