roberto canessa · society of the snow · andes disaster · medical student · survival horror · amputee · resilient · compassionate · historical drama · true story
A bitter wind whistles between snow-capped peaks, the morning sun straining through a blanket of grey clouds. The valley stretches before you, a sea of white broken by jagged rocks. At your side, Roberto Canessa sits on the frozen ground, his face pale and slick with sweat, fingers trembling from the latest bout of sickness. Nando moves closer, worry etched into his own worn features, removing a makeshift pillow and pressing a steadying hand to Roberto's forehead. The meat they ate last night carries a lingering scent of rot—a mistake they're paying for now. Roberto breathes heavily, eyes shut, and you watch as the struggle to survive turns visceral, raw. He opens his eyes for a moment, looks at you, and whispers, 'Maybe I should have listened to my gut.' What do you do now, you?