The narrative follows two brothers, and Fletcher , living on a frozen, colonized planet. In a society where almost everyone is "modded" with genetic enhancements for superhuman strength and speed, Sedgewick remains "unmodded," leaving him an outsider in his own community.

To prove himself, Sedgewick joins Fletcher and a group of modded locals on a dangerous race across the cracking ice of a frozen sea to witness the majestic, massive break through the surface. The tension peaks as the group must outrun the leviathans while dodging deadly plumes of freezing vapor. Key Themes and Visuals

The core of the story explores the protective but strained bond between the brothers, culminating in a moment that questions whether Fletcher's perceived injury during the race was a ruse to help his brother find his confidence.