![We Who Remain: The Starryland Zoo [Book 1]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.royalroadcdn.com%2Fpublic%2Fcovers-large%2F172209-we-who-remain-the-starryland-zoo.jpg%3Ftime%3D1782426494&w=640&q=75)
by Cailia
It was supposed to be a normal Halloween at the zoo. Then, a virus broke out, and the entire zoo went into an emergency lockdown. Trapped deep inside the fifth section of the park when the virus hits, Sihan and Taeyul find themselves completely alone and quickly discover that all exits are sealed. To escape, they are forced to fight their way through every section of the zoo. As the pressure builds, Taeyul uncovers a shocking truth about Sihan—a secret that turns their fight for survival completely on its head. With the truth out in the open and predators closing in, can they make it out alive, or will they be trapped inside forever? What to expect: Infected animals, survival horror, trauma, emotional depth, comedy, and character growth. Release schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday @8:00 AM PST
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