Final Project

Synopsis

The Breakdown:

The story follows three survivors in a world fallen apart. Their stories begin individually as they survive on their own in a torn, hostile world. The Earth has grown to be a very cold place, due mostly to humans meddling with things they shouldn't. Near the end, Megacorps take over as the dominant form of government. "Gen-chem Co." begins human adaptation experiments in the face of climate change. The main focus is to give humans greater cold endurance, like a wooly animal. The test animals and humans escape during the disaster and become the enemy of the survivors. They are bestial and savage. Some think the creature's origin is super-natural - revenge from the Earth itself. The characters eventually discover Gen-Chem Co., telling us where the creatures came from and who the real enemy is. Some fragments of Gen-Chem survive, looking to rebound and take over in the absence of organized government. 

Each of the three main characters has to experience an event to define their character roll in the group and what brings them together. Each has a unique skill to bring to the group - they could not overcome the common enemy alone. The characters face their own survival challenges through the first third of the story. The story focuses around the tale of survival, conquering the common enemy, and ultimately establishing a stable community. 

The Characters: 

Bill: The first man is ex-military, a survivalist held up in the mountains. He's been hoarding weapons and ammunition for years. This man is around 45 years old. He's the old salt in the group - tough and experienced.  

Carl: The second man is smaller in stature. He is younger, in his mid 20's. In the chaos, he was separated from his unit, and was stranded in the hostile lands. He's a beta male type, but he can toughen up when it counts. 

Arizona: The third addition to the group is a woman in her 30's. She has only survived by her ferocity in the face of chaos. She figures dispensing with human morality is the best way to ensure her own survival. At the same time, she has a deep empathy for animals. 

Story note: Girl saves young soldier as his unit is torn apart by Gen-Chem Co. creatures. Her motives are entirely selfish, however. She has no weapons at this time - a soldier would supply her with weapons, ammo, and possibly rations.

The three aren't alone in the world. At the fall of all government, people have divided into groups, or fend for themselves alone. Former test subjects stalk the urban environment, killing anyone they can capture to keep themselves alive. 

Alfa female (crazy woman) beta male (young soldier) old wise-guy (Ex-military survivalist)

The two find the old survivalist. An event drives them from the survivalist's base. They are forced to relocate.