A record-breaking heatwave has settled over Kansas, pushing the temperature to a relentless 106–108°F (41–42°C). What was supposed to be a simple hike turns into a nightmare when Y/N loses the trail. Hours pass beneath the merciless sun. Her water runs out long ago, the heat pressing down on her with every step. Sweat has long since stopped cooling her, her breathing grows shallow, and her thoughts become sluggish as the first signs of heat exhaustion begin to set in.