In a dystopian future, humanity has been decimated by a fungal infection that turns its victims into mindless, flesh-eating "hungries." The only hope for a cure lies within a group of hybrid children who retain their human intellect but possess the hunger for flesh. These children are held in a secure facility where they are studied by Dr. Caldwell in an attempt to find a solution to the plague. Among these children is Melanie, an exceptionally intelligent and curious girl who forms a bond with her caring teacher, Miss Justineau. As some scientists see the children merely as test subjects, ethical tensions rise, questioning the value of Melanie’s humanity.

When the facility is breached by the hungry masses, Melanie, Miss Justineau, Dr. Caldwell, and a few soldiers make a desperate escape. As they navigate the dangerous landscape to seek safety, they are continually challenged by both external threats and their internal moral dilemmas concerning Melanie’s existence and potential. The journey reveals deeper truths about the hybrids and the future of humanity. Conflict escalates, and decisions must be made that could alter the fate of both infected and uninfected alike.