In the year 2030, a global pandemic leaves behind a startling mutation in the survivors, causing them to develop a new kind of skin cell that attacks anything they come into contact with. These individuals, identified by their morphic color-shifting eyes, are labeled as "Symptom M Victims" and are forced to wear special fabrics and gloves to protect themselves and others. They are also moved into special communities to minimize exposure to the healthy population. However, rumors spread about the severity of their condition, leading to fear and violence against them. The general population starts calling them "Untouchables" and views them as a threat to society. The government communities become more like prisons, and hate groups launch attacks against them. Some Untouchables choose to live outside these communities, wearing identifying suits and badges to indicate their level of threat. As fear and hate grow, many Symptom M Victims and members of the public go missing, with rumors of government cover-ups and extremist group attacks. Society changes dramatically, with physical contact avoided at all costs and children forced into government boarding schools to protect them. Amidst this chaos, questions arise about the truth behind Symptom M and the fate of the missing individuals. The story follows Julie, a young girl who is taken to a government-run boarding school, only to find herself in a nightmarish facility where she and her friends are subjected to horrific experiments. As they struggle to survive and uncover the truth, they must navigate a world filled with fear, hate, and uncertainty.
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