In a world divided into very different classes, Avery, a 17-year-old boy, stands on the brink of change. Living in the shadow of the Zeros, the lowest tier, he navigates the intriguing realities of his existence, where hope is a rare commodity. Above him, the Seredina inhabit a middle ground, enjoying some privileges yet always wary of the unseen power that rules their lives.

At 18, every citizen receives their gift, a unique ability that can alter their fate. For Avery, this looming milestone is both a source of anticipation and dread. What gift could emerge from the depths of a Zero's despair?

As he approaches his birthday, whispers of the top class, their identity and powers shrouded in secrecy, begin to stir unrest. What lies behind their walls, and what dark truths are hidden from the world?

Avery’s journey is about to unfold, thrusting him into a conflict that could shatter the very foundations of their society.