Contestants sign up in the hope of winning a life-changing sum of money. To win the money, all they need to do is face their ultimate fear. If they can conquer it, they win the money. If they can't conquer it, they leave empty-handed. At least, that's what they believe is happening... They go in, all nervous smiles, unaware these games are rigged. For fans of the "Saw" franchise, this is a prequel to Matt Shaw's Game series. It can be read as a stand-alone novel.