The Chasm

In a shattered city where the remnants of a battered Home Guard cling to the last threads of order, an elderly veteran named Sal Lemmon is thrust into a desperate reconnaissance mission. With his vision fading and his body weary, he slides through crumbling streets, listening for any sign of the mysterious “Children” who seem to be slipping through the ruins unseen. The tension builds as Sal discovers evidence of their infiltration—an eerie, shifting mass beneath the debris that hints at a hidden threat lurking in the sewers.

Back at the makeshift command post, the aging officers scramble to prepare a battered river barge for a hasty escape, knowing the Children could break through at any moment. Their strained camaraderie and frantic plans create a claustrophobic atmosphere, while the looming presence of the unknown forces a stark choice between holding the line and fleeing. Listeners are drawn into a tense, gritty survival tale that balances raw human frailty with the unsettling mystery of a world turned upside down.