After a plague hits earth, turning people into monsters, and wiping the world's population. Life has changed dramatically. The world is over, or however, over it can be. Owen, a 17-year-old boy, who has secrets, and with these secrets that comes history that puts him in more danger than the plague itself. These secrets making him strong, but with this strength, comes kindness. Maddie, a 16-year-old girl, has bounced around groups for years, with the fear of being hurt once again after the loss of her family due to the plague. She, like Owen, is also kind, and would do anything for the people she loves, making her give up herself... With this, both Maddie and Owen were too young to get the plage. They know that they will be getting it at the age of 12 through 18. It's the heart of winter, with temperatures being to drop, making the cold more dangerous than the monsters, the plague, and these so-called secrets. Owen finds Maddie barely alive due to these dangerous temperatures. He saves her, bringing her into his world, with everything that he carries. They both learn that they will do anything for each other. They both never did believe in finding love at such a young age, or even at all, and yet, somehow they fall in love. With history, secrets being kept, lies being made, and sacrifices being made, can their love beat the odds of survival? THIS BOOK IS ON AMAZON!!!! THIS IS ONLY A FREE SAMPLE! THE REST OF THE BOOK IS ON AMAZON!! HERE IS THE LINK ----> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T6PBK2S

When Elara's best friend, August, mysteriously disappears without a trace, her world is turned upside down. As she struggles to uncover the truth, she meets Elijah, a charming stranger who helps her begin to heal. But as their connection deepens, Elara starts to suspect Elijah may know more about August's disappearance than he's willing to admit. Torn between trust and suspicion, she must unravel a web of secrets before the truth changes everything. >────────────< More Information Below >────────────< After her best friend, August, vanishes without a trace, Elara is consumed by grief and haunted by the questions no one can answer: What actually happened to August? Just when she's beginning to lose hope, she meets Elijah, a mysterious stranger whose kindness offers an escape from her pain. But the closer she grows to him, the more unsettling the truth becomes. Hidden secrets, unanswered questions, and eerie coincidences force Elara to confront a terrifying possibility: Elijah may not have entered her life by chance. He may know exactly what happened to August. As obsession replaces grief and trust turns into fear, Elara must untangle a web of lies before the darkness surrounding August's disappearance swallows her too.