"It's the second of January and students are racing back to campus early to make an appearance at the biggest rave of the year hosted by the one and only DJ Sparks."
College freshman, Lilly Butler, doesn't consider herself much of a party girl, but agrees to let loose to appease her best friend. Lilly is unhappy to discover they will be attending the bash with the campus bad boys.
Eli and Nico are considered to be the life of the party. Most students have indulged in Nico's party favors at one time or another, and many are excited to sample Nico's brand new shipment called Hype.
The joyful energy of the party goes downhill fast as word spreads about a vicious virus that has taken down New York City. It isn't until people experience the insane crash from their euphoric state that their zombie-like behavior appears, leaving Lilly to fight for her life alongside the infamous duo, Eli and Nico.