Step into Pittsburgh through the eyes (and nose) of someone desperately out of place. In 'The City of Steel,' Ford Caldwell isn't just a visitor; he's a scout on a life-or-death mission, a wolf seeking sanctuary in a world that’s forgotten the wild. This city hums with an electric, metallic buzz, a constant assault on senses accustomed to the quiet texture of nature. Every street, every alley, every breath of air tastes of industry and human anxiety, pushing him further from the solace he craves.
His dying pack depends on him finding a haven, a fortress against the sickness that plagues their mountain home. But Frick Park is too manicured, the riverfront too exposed. Just as hope begins to fray, Ford stumbles upon it: the Ohio River Ironworks. A sprawling, abandoned leviathan of brick and steel, a ruin to some, but to Ford, it’s a cathedral of potential, a place where his pack could disappear and thrive. The river, the train tracks, the sheer scale of it – this is home.
Yet, claiming this sanctuary won’t be easy. In this world, teeth and claws are useless against a 'For Sale' sign. To secure their future, Ford must shed his instincts and play a human game, a game of contracts and real estate agents. His target: Laurie Atwood, the woman whose smile graces the sign. Ford Caldwell has found his home, but can he wrestle it from the jaws of civilization? The keys to his pack’s survival are in her hands, and he's not leaving without them.
A SIGNAL BOX STUDIO PRODUCTION
🧠 Narrative Design: Ainsley Bay
⚡ Production: The Signal Box
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Feb 10 20265 min