The world has collapsed. A previously unknown epidemic, sweeping through the world like an icy whirlwind, left only a handful of survivors in its wake, and a harsh, seemingly endless winter left endless snowy expanses lurking danger at every turn. Communication died, technology became useless remnants of the past. A vacation with friends in the mountains, near the Alaskan forests, no longer seemed so enticing.

The cold penetrates the bones, paralyzing the mind, forcing one to forget mercy and compassion. Fire is only a temporary salvation, a fragile barrier between you and an icy nightmare. Every ember is worth its weight in gold, every spark a hope for tomorrow.

Now instincts rule the world. Hunger drives desperate acts, and fear makes one see an enemy in everyone they meet. Trust is a forgotten word. Only those who are ready to go to the end, regardless of morality and consequences, survive. All that's left is the old house and you... The first year has been a living hell, taking the lives of your friends. Now you have to decide whether you'll give up or try to move on.