The Book of White Death

One morning, Shana woke up and discovered that her sister Nessie was struck by a strange illness. The girl's wide-open eyes had lost all expression. It was as if she were sleeping while awake. She does not react to anything,... yet confidently walks somewhere. Attempts to stop her provoke horrific convulsions. Not just convulsions: she begins to… heat up. Literally. And Nessie is not the only one. Soon, a whole crowd of "sleepwalkers" appears, trudging towards some mysterious goal, overcoming any obstacles without sleep, food, or drink. They are a "herd", accompanied by numerous "shepherds" – such as Shana. The "herd" causes panic throughout the country, leading to societal collapse. Now the "sleepwalkers" are moving, surrounded by chaos and violence… This must be investigated by Dr. Benji Ray, a specialist from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. A former specialist. His reputation is such that he has essentially become an outcast in his professional field. However, for some reason, it is Benji who has been chosen to solve the problem. Chosen by the "Black Swan" – the smartest artificial intelligence on the planet, created to combat societal threats…