Somewhere in the deep roots of America exists an orphanage in the woods far away from the hustle and bustle of any city. Surrounded by towering oaks and tangled underbrush, the building has become one with the wilderness, its weathered exterior telling stories of long-forgotten days. The road that leads to the orphanage is overgrown, leaving the place shrouded in isolation. Inside, the orphanage bustles with the laughter and play of children, unaware of the danger in the world beyond the trees. But Noah Mendoza, a 14-year-old boy, senses that something is wrong. Abandoned by the people who were supposed to love him, Noah has spent years honing his instincts, and those instincts now tell him that this place, which was once a haven, is no longer safe. As the first signs of chaos reach the orphanage, Noah must face his fears head-on. In a world where danger lurks around every corner, both outside in the woods and deep within his own mind, survival means risking everything. Even his life. Lying in his bed, staring up at the ceiling, he knew it wouldn't be long before everything was different. The world outside was shifting, and soon he would be compelled to face those dangers he had always sensed. In the calm before the storm, Noah would find that what made him different was about to be his greatest asset-and his most profound burden.