AIDS has long been surrounded by controversy, with theories ranging from its origin in Africa to claims that it was manufactured for profit or population control. Despite speculation, the undeniable fact is that millions have died from the disease worldwide. This fictionalized account explores the third theory—that AIDS was intentionally introduced as a means to address global overpopulation. In the 1960s, alarming statistics predicted unsustainable growth and looming worldwide starvation. Some leaders in developed nations allegedly considered drastic measures to curb population and preserve economic and social stability.