Sherpa

A young man following in his father's footsteps as a Sherpa guide, despite his desire to leave that life behind. He recounts the legend of Zamba, a legendary Sherpa guide from decades past. According to the lore, Zamba was so dedicated to his duty that when a massive tragedy struck his expedition, he sacrificed his own life to ensure hundreds of climbers survived. In recognition of this ultimate sacrifice, the mountain gods supposedly granted him a form of immortality, allowing him to remain on the mountain as a silent guardian who punishes those who show disrespect or laziness toward their duty.

The narrator finds himself guiding a group of self-absorbed, incompetent clients—including a social media influencer and a wealthy, entitled amateur—who have no respect for the mountain or the dangers it presents. As the expedition progresses, the line between myth and reality begins to blur. The "legend" of Zamba becomes a terrifying threat, as the group encounters a malicious, reanimated force on the slopes that seems intent on exacting violent justice on those who have failed their duties or disrespected the sacred mountain.