"Mosquitoes are the only creatures on Earth deadlier to humans than humans themselves. However, they do not kill directly—they are merely vessels for lethal diseases." In the year 2042, society has collapsed, and the land of Catsroes is overrun with horrifying monsters. Two siblings, Arada and Irgos, watch in terror as their home village is destroyed by a strange cult led by a sadistic, deranged man. In his final moments, Arada's father entrusts them with an important mission before he is brutally murdered. Forced to flee, Arada and Irgos leave their village behind and venture into the abandoned Old World—a desolate land devoid of human life. As they journey through this eerie wilderness, they begin uncovering the secrets of its forgotten history. But danger looms close; the cult is relentless, and the siblings must keep moving to evade capture. Content warning: this story contains themes that may not be suitable for certain audiences. This includes strong language, depictions of violence, torture, blood, abuse, trauma, and mental illness. Disclaimer: this story is a work of fiction. The characters, events, and settings are entirely the product of the author’s imagination. In the making of this story, AI assistance was used. This work is not intended to depict or comment on real-world occurrences, ideologies, or individuals. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, actual events, places, or organizations is purely coincidental.