Across the Deadzone

Years after deadly sun flares hit the Earth,
Ophelia finds the need to cross the Deadzone, a place where nothing grows and genetically mutated monsters roam. Needing a guide to cross the Deadzone, she comes to a small town called Henmington, where she's reunited with her best friend, Wystan Turnill, who she hasn't seen in nine years. Things become complicated when Wystan invites her to stay at his flat while she can come up with the money to pay her guide.

Wystan has lived in Hemmington ever since the flares hit. When he realizes there is nothing left for him in the small cavern-town, he makes the reckless decision to follow Ophelia on her almost suicidal journey. On the way, he starts to realize that his elementary school crush on her has resurfaced, even stronger than ever. However, the girl he knew before and the girl he's getting to know now are two very different people.