FantasticLand

Sam Garliek, FantasticLand’s first-shift manager, stayed in the park during Hurricane Sadie as part of Operation Rapture, along with 326 other employees. The shelter was stocked with ample supplies, and managers were stationed at the two entrances. On the first day, everyone got along, but tensions grew as managers, including Sam, decided to keep information from the employees by shutting the Command Center doors. This sparked unrest, particularly with a young woman named Flynn, who demanded answers.

When the power eventually went out, the shelter plunged into chaos. Injuries occurred as employees panicked in the dark. Fighting his way to the exit, Sam opened a door to let in light and used the distraction to head to the locked Command Center.

Inside, an assailant attacked him, and he successfully fought back. The attacker disappeared, leaving behind only blood from his injuries. Sam started the generator, restoring light and revealing people injured or dead. He used the intercom to urge anyone unwilling to stay peacefully to leave.

Several deaths occurred when the power went out, including Brock Hockney’s brother, Bryce, who couldn’t find his inhaler. Sam felt bad about Bryce’s death until he realized the boy’s connection to Brock, who would later become the leader of the Pirates and encouraged the violence that ensued.