The story of The Stratum takes place in a dystopian future where the Earth has been ravaged by climate change, war, and political corruption. The CEO, named Rupert Stroud, has amassed immense wealth and power through his company's control of critical resources such as water and energy. He sees the destruction of the Earth as an opportunity to consolidate even more power and profit.
His daughter, Angela Stroud, has grown up in the lap of luxury thanks to her father's wealth but becomes disillusioned with his cruel and selfish ways. She rebels against him and joins a group of activists who are fighting to save the planet. However, her father sees her as a threat to his control and will stop at nothing to silence her.
Meanwhile, a hacker named Max, who lives in the underground cyberpunk world, becomes enmeshed in the Stroud family's power struggle when he is hired to infiltrate Rupert Stroud's vast surveillance system. As Max delves deeper into the corporation's secrets, he discovers a shocking conspiracy that could have devastating consequences for the planet's survival.
Together, Angela and Max must navigate the dangerous world of corporate greed and corruption to uncover the truth and stop Rupert Stroud before it's too late. Their journey takes them from the opulent skyscrapers of the ultra-rich to the polluted and chaotic streets of the underground, where they encounter a diverse group of rebels and outcasts who are fighting for their freedom and their future. Ultimately, The Stratum is a story of hope, perseverance, and the power of ordinary people to make a difference.