Life in the bunkers is a pale imitation of existence. Each day is a mirror of the last, a cycle of maintenance, artificial light, and recycled air. The bunkers, once heralded as humanity's salvation, now feel more like tombs, sealing away the remnants of a species from the world it once called home.
In these depths, Jared stands apart. His work as an engineer, crucial to the bunker's survival, is but a facade for his true passion. By night, he pores over ancient texts and discarded technologies, searching for a key to unlock the surface world once more.