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Beyond What We Know [COMPLETED]
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MatureComplete Sat, Dec 1, 20182h 55m
An outbreak originated from a neurotoxin leaves the world in ruins. In this post-apocalyptic reality, Ella Nicholas forms a small community where she becomes close friends with seven other members. Everything is going great until the world begins giving off signs the group cannot interpret at first. A choice will be presented to them: they will either protect the reality they know, or fight to uncover the truth.
⚠ WARNING: Contains strong language, violence and blood. (Also a handful of sweet characters, but you don't need to watch out for those)
HIGHEST TAG RANKS:
#1 in bodyhorror (as of August 21 2018)
#6 in graphic-violence (as of August 10 2018)
#177 in post-apocalyptic (as of December 5 2018)
#82 in horror-thriller (as of August 19 2018)
#440 in survival (as of August 21 2018)
#464 in scifi (as of October 1 2018)
#900 in thriller (as of October 1 2018)
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