Ryan Matthews awakens to another day of survival in the ruins of Montgomery City. From his perch atop a water tower, he prepares for the challenges ahead: scavenging supplies, evading infected, and navigating the desolate streets. As he spots a plume of smoke rising from the courthouse, his instincts tell him danger is near. What starts as a reconnaissance mission quickly turns into a tense confrontation with a masked stranger, leaving Ryan to face the harsh truth of trust in a world where survival often comes at a steep price.