The story is set against the backdrop of a global cataclysm that is about to destroy Earth in 12 hours. The protagonist, James, is initially reluctant to care for anyone, but ends up helping a young girl named Rose find her father. Along the way, he witnesses various scenes of chaos, desperation, and horrific acts. Eventually, James says goodbye to Rose and heads back to his pregnant girlfriend, Zoe, who he had abandoned earlier. However, when he arrives at their beach house, Zoe is gone, having left to face the impending doom alone. James rushes to find her, and they reunite just as a massive wall of fire approaches, engulfing them in a flash of light.
1. A global cataclysm is happening on Earth, causing destruction worldwide.
2. Australia will be affected by the destruction in 12 hours.
3. Zoe is pregnant and plans to meet the end of the world with James.
4. James is afraid to die and wants to drink himself into unconsciousness.
5. James meets a girl named Rose, who is trying to find her father.
6. James and Rose encounter a family who plan to kill themselves and their children.
7. The family's father asks James to help him kill his family, but James refuses.
8. James takes Rose to a party, where people are indulging in debauchery and chaos.
9. James meets a woman named Mandy, who claims Rose as her daughter.
10. Mandy gives Rose a pill, which causes her to feel euphoric but also has a negative effect on her.
11. James takes Rose to his mother's house, where she recovers from her illness.
12. James' mother lets him take two cans of gasoline, which he uses to drive Rose to her aunt's house.
13. When they arrive at the aunt's house, they find several dead bodies, including Rose's father.
14. Rose is devastated by her father's death, but promises to stay by James' side.
15. James says goodbye to Rose and leaves her at her aunt's house.
16. James returns to Zoe, who is angry with him for leaving her.
17. The two of them make amends as a giant wall of fire approaches them.
18. James and Zoe disappear in a flash of light as the wall of fire reaches them.