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The calm of this idyllic town is shattered by explosions and the menacing changes in air quality brought by the alien tree. As panic unfolds, the townspeople succumb to a toxic atmosphere, leading to the tragic loss of over a thousand lives almost instantaneously. Meanwhile, Dr. Lauren, a celebrated scientist known for her work on astrobiology, finds herself drawn into the chaos surrounding this unprecedented occurrence. The government's urgency long before her begins when soldiers arrive to recruit her for her expertise.