In the surreal and grit-stained world of , the story follows the "Postal Dude," a man whose sanity has fractured under the weight of modern existence. Believing himself to be the only one immune to a "madness plague" sweeping the world, he embarks on a violent crusade to "deconstruct" the source of the infection. The Downward Spiral

: The Dude’s rampage ends not at a school, but at a mental asylum.

: Throughout his journey, he keeps a journal (seen on loading screens) that reveals his internal struggle. He doesn't see himself as a murderer, but as a soldier doing what is necessary to survive and "warn" the world.

: He witnesses a peaceful scene—a funeral—which shatters his delusion. He realizes the "infected" were just innocent people and breaks down as he is finally apprehended.