Charles, a man worn down by a life of relentless work, meets a sudden and absurd end on a city street. Instead of oblivion, he finds himself inexplicably reborn in Veridia, a vibrant yet menacing fantasy world. He’s not alone. Three others—Zzzygurl, a medical student grappling with adulthood; Cassie, a resourceful and cynical young woman; and Johanathan, a stoic and athletic former firefighter—have been similarly thrust into this bewildering reality.

Disoriented and terrified, the group struggles to reconcile their mundane past lives with the harsh truths of Veridia. Their initial optimism quickly crumbles under the weight of hunger, exhaustion, and the lurking threat of monstrous goblins. Zzzygurl's raw, emotional outburst reveals the group's shared vulnerability and the crushing fear of being trapped in a world they never chose.

Guided by a mysterious traveler, they find temporary respite in the bustling town of Los Baños. But the normalcy of dwarves bartering alongside elves and fishmen offers little comfort against the backdrop of a looming giant and the cryptic pronouncements of a charismatic adventurer. As they journey towards an uncertain future, each member confronts their own demons: Charles's quiet grief for the family he left behind, Zzzygurl's desperate struggle to reconcile her youthful fantasies with the brutal reality of survival, Cassie's pragmatic cynicism, and Johanathan's quiet determination.

Bound together by fate and circumstance, this unlikely group must learn to trust each other and harness their unique skills if they are to navigate the treacherous landscape of Veridia. But even as they form a fragile alliance, the underlying question remains: will they ever escape this new world hell, or are they destined to become its latest victims?