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As supplies dwindle, the group devises a dangerous plan to venture out to the local supermarket caused by the encroaching panic. Despite their efforts to stay shielded from the entity’s grasp, their expedition is fraught with tension and tragedy. The harrowing experience only strengthens Malorie's resolve to protect her children at all costs.
A New Path Forward
In the present, after an exhausting thirty-eight hours on the river, Malorie faces challenges that come with survival. The journey is fraught with dangers, as they confront rapids requiring more than blind faith, but also the courage to act while navigating treacherous waterways. The fear of losing her children weighs heavy on her heart, but despite the daunting circumstances, the bond between them remains unyielding.