The world was modern, bustling with technology, politics, and global trade. Cities teemed with life, suburbs were quiet and cozy, and governments pushed for progress. Scientists were making breakthroughs in genetic research, trying to cure diseases and even extend human longevity. Among them, a biotech company called NovaGen gained notoriety for its “Project Revive,” a secret program experimenting with viral therapy to enhance human cells.
People went about their lives, oblivious to the dangers lurking in the shadows. Urban legends of “strange illnesses” in remote towns were dismissed as conspiracy theories. Society was orderly, though there were growing tensions—climate crises, economic inequality, and political unrest—bubbling beneath the surface.