It all began when scientists noticed a strange spike in radiation and biochemical studies. Minor anomalies in the samples proved far too unpredictable.

At first, the events seemed distant: rare oddities in animal behavior, unexpected surges of aggression among certain individuals in isolated locations.

Over time, these anomalies triggered a chain reaction: a virus, altered biochemistry, and psychological stress spreading through areas densely populated by large human groups.

A defining characteristic emerged—the illness didn’t merely infect the body; it warped motivation and the capacity for genuine communication. People began forgetting speech, losing empathy, and slipping into repetitive, primitive behaviors.

The situation worsened: crumbling infrastructure, resource shortages, and fear of the unpredictable appearances of the "Lost" and their aggression.

The apocalypse had begun.

For Noah, the zombie apocalypse became a strange form of “closing off” the world from unnecessary words and empty conversations.

“If people can’t hear or understand one another, then communication doesn’t exist,”—and so he felt relief.

He saw this new reality as an opportunity to become the sole embodiment of his deepest thoughts—thoughts that, before, had bordered on punishable offenses.

No more need for social interactions or compromises.

He could now act according to his own plan, free from others’ expectations.

His emotions of manic certainty were expressed as: “I alone know how to live correctly here and now.”