In the city of Feather Crest, being normal is the most peculiar thing you can be. Citizens of this dystopian land are descendants of a failed genetic experiment. Over the years, they become known as Stead Bearers. Their extraordinary abilities include super speed, strength, reflexes, and stamina. Yet, amidst this extraordinary populace, seventeen-year-old Wrennick finds himself burdened with the mundane gift of a heightened sense of hearing. Struggling to prove himself at Crestwood Academy, Wren grapples not only with his lackluster ability but also with the haunting mystery of his childhood friend's disappearance. While most people blame the creatures that prowl the Wilds at night, Wren is adamant that a masked man is responsible for his friend's disappearance. His former friend turned adversary, Orion Wolfe, doubts Wren's claims, accusing him of fabricating memories to ease his guilt. As graduation approaches, Wren realizes that uncovering the truth hinges on his academic success. Desperate to stand out and secure a place in the Feather Crest Combat Corps. Along the way, Wren discovers hidden abilities that tip his life in a direction he never saw coming. This leads him to question whether the city is the last vestige of humanity after the fall of the digital age or if a more sinister conspiracy lurks beneath its surface.