Long Story Short: Beyond

A shy 17‑year‑old outsider, newly arrived in his town, is unexpectedly marked for abduction as part of its terrifying, centuries‑old tradition. He must spend the night evading capture, constantly on the run, desperate to survive until the first light of morning.

Beyond is a programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the episode genre and delivers a self‑contained narrative that unfolds over one night in a small community, without any sub‑plots, and concentrates solely on the central conflict. The plot centres on a shy 17‑year‑old outsider who has recently arrived in a new town. Almost immediately he becomes the target of a terrifying local custom that requires a chosen individual to be taken. Because of this tradition, he is marked for abduction, thrust into a frightening situation that lies far beyond his comfort zone. As night falls, he must stay constantly on the move, evading anyone intent on capturing him. Every moment becomes a test of his ability to remain hidden and out‑maneuver his pursuers, and his introverted nature makes the challenge feel even more daunting. He searches for any chance to slip away, hoping to avoid being seized. The entire episode hinges on his struggle to survive until dawn. If he can make it through the night without being caught, he escapes the town’s terrifying rite and avoids becoming another victim of the tradition. Failure would mean succumbing to the custom that has haunted the community for generations, sealing his fate as the next sacrifice.