Antiviral

In a dystopian future where celebrity culture has reached grotesque extremes, individuals pay to be infected with the same diseases as their favorite celebrities, seeking bizarre connection and intimacy through shared affliction. At the center of this unsettling industry is Syd March, an employee at the Lucas Clinic, which specializes in harvesting and selling these viruses. As the clinic's top salesperson, Syd also makes a dangerous side income by smuggling the pathogens out of work via his own bloodstream. This reckless decision places him in a precarious position as he becomes embroiled in an underground trade far beyond his control. Syd’s world begins to unravel when he contracts a lethal virus from superstar Hannah Geist, whose illness is highly sought after by fans and collectors.

Syd must navigate a web of intrigue and deceit as he races against time, battling both within his body and against external threats. He encounters resistance from powerful entities who have vested interests in the mysterious illness. As he delves deeper, he uncovers disturbing truths about the exploitation within his own industry. Struggling with weakening health and mounting paranoia, Syd must discern allies from enemies in a realm where personal gain trumps human connection. The tension escalates as Syd fights not just for survival but to expose a deeply corrupt system that offers obsession as its only cure.