A dream-monitoring machine malfunctioning, corrupting reality gradually.

In the year 1989, a government experiment aimed to create a revolutionary machine capable of immersing individuals into dreams capes for therapeutic purposes. However, a catastrophic malfunction occurred, leading to the unintended consequence of releasing corrupted entities from the dream world into reality. As a result, the fabric of reality began to unravel, plunging the world into chaos. The malfunction triggered an anomalous shift in global climate, with temperatures dropping dramatically while maintaining a deceptive facade of summer-like conditions. Despite the sunshine, an unrelenting chill pervaded the air, hinting at the underlying discord festering beneath the surface. Amidst this surreal and unsettling backdrop, the government initiated monthly updates to inform the populace about the unfolding crisis. These updates served as a lifeline for survivors, offering glimpses into the ongoing efforts to contain the anomaly and restore order to the shattered world.