Surviving the South Side of Chicago feels like a war to many. Every day, residents battle the constant threat of violence to protect their families and themselves. Tough, fearless, and street-smart, they've adapted to a brutal reality. But can they survive the undead, creatures more terrifying than any street rival?

When the undead rises, Chicago becomes a living nightmare. The South Side is ground zero, sealed off by the government as the infection spreads like wildfire, trapping survivors in a hell they never imagined.

Fable, a streetwise hustler, is determined to save the woman he's loved since high school, Niyah. But as danger closes in, protecting her becomes more than just survival-it's a fight for the love he's always wanted. As the two battle relentless hordes of the undead and ruthless scavengers, their fiery connection grows amidst the ruins. But will it be enough to keep them alive?

Paris is in love with Salem, but his emotional distance has become unbearable-especially now, in the chaos of the apocalypse. She needs his comfort more than ever, but Salem is so fixated on survival that he's blind to the fact that he's losing her. Meanwhile, his brother August offers the softness and understanding she craves. An undeniable attraction simmers between them, but they both bury it deep, refusing to betray Salem despite the pull that grows stronger each day.

Pier 31 is a pulse-pounding tale of suspense, horror, and forbidden romance where survival demands sacrifice, and love may be the most dangerous risk of all. As food runs low, alliances shift, and danger lurks around every corner, the real question emerges: Can their grit and resilience save them from a horror they've never faced before?