In the heart of Perth, Marcus wakes to another ordinary morning—or so he thinks. As his loyal dog, Xenos, greets him with the usual slobbery affection, the quiet outside is unsettling, but it's the darkness that unnerves him the most. The morning light is absent, the city sounds missing, and as Marcus ventures into the silence that has enveloped his suburb, the eerie stillness grows more profound with each step.
Navigating through his day with no electricity, no human contact, and streets hauntingly empty, Marcus is driven by a mix of curiosity and dread to uncover the fate of his city, and possibly the world. Armed only with his wits, a dose of sarcasm, and the steadfast companionship of Xenos, Marcus explores the desolate cityscape, encountering signs of abrupt abandonment and the chilling reality that he might be the last man left in Perth.
As Marcus and Xenos delve deeper into the mystery, they discover that they have developed strange new powers to manipulate matter and energy—a startling revelation that adds a new layer to their quest for answers. With each step, Marcus must confront the stark new reality of his existence, and the potential that these newfound abilities hold. "The Quietening" is not just a journey through a mysteriously depopulated city—it's a profound exploration of solitude, the eerie beauty of a world paused, and the power within that might be key to understanding the silence. As the silence stretches out before him, Marcus delves deeper into the mystery, grappling with the surreal and the unknown, all while holding onto the faint hope that somewhere out there, there might be an answer to the silence.