If you’re looking for a fairytale dystopian story with a gentle path and a guaranteed happy ending, you won’t find it here.

This novel explores a harsher vision of survival and contains explicit material that some readers may find confronting or distressing. While care has been taken to approach sensitive themes with respect, the world depicted is intentionally unflinching - reflecting what may emerge when society collapses and survival takes precedence over comfort.

Before continuing, please take a moment to consider whether this story is right for you. Your wellbeing and mental health matters, and it is completely okay to step back if you feel it may not be suitable. If you feel comfortable proceeding, you are welcome to continue reading.

I would like to explicitly state that, despite the dark content, there are moments of love and tenderness, flashes of humanity and humility, and glimpses of joy and laughter. While this story can be challenging, it also contains moments of hope and happiness amidst the struggle.

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