The world as we know it is in ruins. The rich and powerful have gone into space. Those that live in the shambles of what was once the Bay Area find themselves behind two twenty-foot walls. In the walled city there are rumors of monsters roaming in the dead zones. Inside of the walled city the seven lines that make up the Remains work to make their community perfect. There is little to no crime in the Remains. Annually, there is a no holds barred life and death televised contest for the residents needed bloodlust. Ralphie Reynolds, 15, learns that he likes a girl and he and his friends sign up for the challenge. Ralphie prepares for the upcoming battle. Many will watch contestants battle while one boy comes to grips with his new crush at a very awkward time, indeed.