Five years ago, mysterious beams of light appeared all over the earth, causing widespread panic. Although the light faded quickly and life seemed to return to normal, subtle but disturbing changes began to occur in the animal kingdom. Cliff, the protagonist, was 18 years old when he experienced the phenomenon firsthand while flying to Australia. His plane was struck by one of the light beams, causing temporary electronic malfunctions and panic among passengers. After landing safely, Cliff discovered that the light beams had appeared globally, sparking various theories from alien involvement to natural phenomena. Now, in the present day, Cliff reflects on the upheaval these events have caused. The food chain has been disrupted, and humanity is no longer at the top. The story hints at an uncertain future as the world continues to transform.