After a Nuclear explosion in the southern part of Connecticut, a lethal virus has swept the world over, turning people into raging monsters.
In a world that turned into what seemed like a nightmare straight from a horror movie over the course of 3 weeks, the still-sane people struggling to get out of the state of connecticut and those all over the world, believe that there will never be a safe place again.
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But, 505 miles from the state of Connecticut, the town of Elkins, West Virginia, seemed to have braved the world-gone-to-hell as they created large walls and barriers to protect themselves.
But, who would be willing to take the risk of traveling such a distance through the terrifying world for a possibly gone safe haven..
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Corpsahelious jones had never fought a day in his life. Always the life of a rich kid and having everything done for him, he never had a reason. So, when he woke up one fateful day and opened his door to screams and fires, his world is turned upside down.
What will this rich kid, whom had never even fired a gun or went to the store, do when he has to not only survive, but make his way through ruined cities, blocked roads, and sleepless nights, do in a world that seemingly was not meant for him.
Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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