Mayhem

In a near‑future city where a mysterious neuro‑virus has seeped into the air vents of a high‑rise law firm, the ordinary rhythms of corporate life crumble into a frantic scramble for control. The contagion, known only by its clinical label, strips away the usual restraints of conscience, leaving every infected soul to grapple with impulses that have long been buried. The towering glass façade of the firm becomes a pressure cooker, its sealed corridors echoing with a mixture of panic, ambition and a dark, almost palpable energy that hints at something far more chaotic than a simple outbreak.

Derek Cho is a lawyer whose career has been built on climbing the corporate ladder, only to watch it collapse in an instant when a single decision leads to his abrupt termination. The virus’s effect on his mind frees him from the fear of accountability, setting the stage for a volatile mix of resentment and newfound daring. As he stands on the edge of his former world, Derek’s internal conflict becomes a reflection of the larger disorder around him—he is simultaneously a victim of a ruthless system and a potential catalyst for its undoing.

Enter Melanie Cross, a former client whose own grievances have been amplified by the same viral influence. Both strangers and reluctant allies, they share a common yearning to confront the forces that have pushed them to the brink. Their meeting in the deserted office space is charged with the tension of two people who recognize that survival may depend as much on mutual trust as on the raw, unfiltered aggression the virus has unleashed.

Together, they navigate a building turned arena, where every hallway could hide an opportunity or a threat. The atmosphere is thick with noir‑ish suspense, laced with moments of dark humor that reveal just how fragile the veneer of civility truly is. As the quarantine persists, the pair must decide whether to succumb to the chaotic impulses around them or to channel that unsettling power toward a reckoning with the corrupt executives who have shaped their fates.

Last Updated: August 10, 2025 at 02:55