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quinny holman is a reclusive new yorker living alone in a cabin on a small private woodland property. he rarely leaves for anything except grocery shopping. though seemingly unassuming, quinny knows something is about to happen to her community and the broader u.s. he's already noticing signs of an impending disaster-signs her own mother, who co-discovered the virus years ago, has yet to recognize.delilah willson, aphrodite "aphra" rodgers, and shauna roselyn are med students interning at the local hospital. they begin suspecting a new virus has emerged when patients present with worsening circulation, vomiting, hallucinations, and tendrils of mock-stone growing from their bodies. despite their suspicions, the trio remains unaware of the true danger until it's too late.mel and mallory chambers are siblings living in an apartment complex. mel has taken on the role of caretaker since their parents died in a car crash. mallory often watches a stranger walk by on his grocery runs and wonders who he is. mallory's best friend and neighbor, kay copeland, is also curious about the stranger, especially since she's been staying with them after her parents fell ill. mel knows the stranger and talks to him regularly, though he starts to suspect something is off when the stranger becomes more paranoid. when the stranger suddenly disappears and leaves behind a survival guide detailing an apocalypse, the trio begins to believe he knows more than they've been told.carson whitney, after procrastinating on his dreams, finally starts pursuing a career in biology. his friend, iris, a biologist, begins showing him the ropes. after some time, iris starts showing up less often, and carson discovers a secret laboratory in her home. when she catches him snooping, she convinces him to help with a "personal project," knowingly drawing him into a dangerous situation.…