Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Desolate Search
Eddie spends nearly a year traversing a rapture-esque apocalypse alone, desperately searching for other survivors.
Key Events
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Post-Apocalyptic Desolation — Eddie traverses a rapture-esque apocalypse alone. Characters: Eddie
Location: Desolate Earth
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Year-Long Search — Eddie spends nearly a year searching for survivors. Characters: Eddie
Location: Desolate Earth
Unexpected Encounter
After a year of isolation, Eddie finally discovers Tony, and the two quickly bond as fast friends.
Key Events
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Discovery of Tony — Eddie finally finds another survivor, Tony. Characters: Eddie, Tony
Location: Unknown Ruins
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Initial Camaraderie — The two quickly form a fast friendship. Characters: Eddie, Tony
Location: Safe Haven
Toxic Descent
The initial camaraderie rapidly deteriorates into a perverse and toxic dynamic, causing Eddie significant emotional distress.
Key Events
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Friendship Deterioration — Their bond shifts into a toxic and perverse dynamic. Characters: Eddie, Tony
Location: Shared Shelter
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Emotional Misery — Tony's behavior makes Eddie miserable, straining survival. Characters: Eddie, Tony
Location: Confinement
The Solitude Choice
Facing unbearable misery, Eddie confronts a critical dilemma: endure a toxic relationship or return to isolation.
Key Events
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Emotional Misery — Tony's behavior makes Eddie miserable, straining survival. Characters: Eddie, Tony
Location: Confinement
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The Solitude Dilemma — Eddie contemplates whether to stay or leave Tony. Characters: Eddie
Location: Isolated Space
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Final Decision — Eddie must choose between solitude and toxic companionship. Characters: Eddie
Location: Crossroads
Following a rapture-esque apocalypse, EDDIE traverses the desolate Earth searching for other survivors. After nearly a year of searching on his lonesome, he finds TONY. Initially the two are fast friends, however as time progresses, the two's friendship quickly deteriorates into something toxic and perverse. As Eddie considers his options, he must decide if it's better to be alone, or with someone who makes you miserable.