The Darkest Winter
A virus ends civilization in Alaska, forcing traumatized survivors and orphaned children to become a found family.
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Plot structure labels used: setup-heavy, dual POV, alternating POV, external danger arc, survival arc, romance plus suspense, series continuity, worldbuilding-heavy, standalone-friendly
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