Egghead Republic

In an alternate universe where the Cold War persists unabated, a catastrophic event unfolds: an atomic bomb detonates over Soviet Kazakhstan, transforming the region into a radioactive wasteland. Amidst this tense backdrop, Sonja, a 22-year-old Swedish club enthusiast and rising star at one of the world’s most influential magazines, receives an enigmatic invitation. She is tasked with venturing into the perilous, irradiated zone to investigate rumors circulating about bizarre, mutated creatures—specifically, sightings of half-human, half-horse beings resembling centaurs. Her mission: to uncover the truth behind these mysterious reports or to expose them as mere urban legends. This daring expedition plunges her into a world where science, myth, and political intrigue collide, challenging her perceptions and survival instincts in a landscape forever altered by nuclear devastation.