Zeek Harrington was a promising police officer, known for his intense amber eyes that intimidated criminals. However, at 29, his life took a drastic turn when he was convicted of extortion and sentenced to life in a notorious underground prison called the Playground.

The Playground is a nightmarish maze ruled by ruthless crime lords, each dominating their own section with brutal authority. Zeek's betrayal of Knox and the other leaders sparked a fierce conflict, leaving him trapped on Level Eight, where he must fight to rise from the lowest position as the head of a dangerous level.

Every day is a battle for survival as Zeek navigates a world filled with hardened criminals, cruel guards, and those who have lost all hope. His only comfort comes from Tyrone, another informant who shares his fate in this dark, underground prison for cooperating with the authorities.