King of Thorn

The world is in the grip of Medusa, a rapidly spreading virus that petrifies its victims into a stony slumber. With no cure in sight, a select group of 160 individuals is chosen for a desperate gambit: cryogenically preserved, they await the day a cure is found. Among them is Kasumi, a young woman haunted by the separation from her twin sister, Shizuku, who was also infected but not chosen for the sleep. Waking in a facility that has fallen into disrepair, Kasumi and the other survivors discover a world utterly transformed. The cryo-chambers are surrounded by monstrous, thorned vines and terrifying creatures, turning their sanctuary into a deadly labyrinth. As they fight for survival against the encroaching horrors and uncover the truth behind their awakening, they must confront not only the dangers outside but also the chilling reality of what Medusa truly is.

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