A desperate homeless man joins a brutal survival contest on Vancouver Island for a $3 million prize, only to strike a dark bargain with a mysterious voice that grants his wishes—at the cost of his life force.

SYNOPSIS:

"Be careful what you wish for when survival is the prize."

Genre: Survival Drama / Supernatural Thriller

Format: One-Hour Serialized Drama (10-13 episodes per season)

Tagline: "Be careful what you wish for when survival is the prize."

Premise: Keith Krause, a desperate homeless man, wins a coveted spot on a Survivor-style reality show set on the wild, unforgiving Vancouver Island. Dropped off with 20 other contestants vying for a $3 million prize, Keith quickly realizes he’s out of his depth—unable to find food or shelter. Starving and alone, he stumbles upon a mysterious boulder in the forest that speaks to him, offering three wishes. What begins as a lifeline turns into a dark bargain as each wish ages him unnaturally, attracts danger, and reveals a sinister force tied to the island. Keith must outlast the contest, his competitors, and the entity that’s draining his life—only to discover the true cost of survival.

TONE AND STYLE

• Tone: Gritty, eerie, and emotionally raw with moments of dark humor. Think Lost meets The Twilight Zone with the visceral survival stakes of Naked and Afraid.
• Visual Style: Cinematic and moody—lush, misty forests contrasted with stark, handheld reality-show footage. Supernatural elements are subtle at first, growing more surreal as Keith’s wishes unravel his reality.
• Themes: Survival vs. sacrifice, desperation, the price of greed, and the illusion of control.

SETTING

• Primary Location: Vancouver Island, British Columbia—a rugged, isolated wilderness with dense forests, rocky shores, and unpredictable weather. The island feels alive, almost sentient, with the boulder serving as its mysterious heart.
• Secondary Elements: The reality show’s production crew occasionally appears via boat or helicopter, filming confessionals and monitoring contestants remotely.