Chapter 1
* Introduces Malorie, a pregnant woman living in a post-apocalyptic world where unseen creatures drive people to suicide.
* Malorie boards up her windows and creates a blindfold for herself and her children.
* Example: When Malorie sees a neighbor running through the streets, screaming and tearing his hair out, she realizes the grave danger they face.
Chapter 2
* Malorie and her children, Boy and Girl, navigate the treacherous landscape on a river trip.
* They encounter other survivors who have lost their sight or are struggling to cope with the horrors.
* Example: Malorie and the children meet Gary, a bitter survivor who lost his wife and unborn child to the creatures. He warns them of the dangers ahead.
Chapter 3
* The trio reaches a sanctuary for the blind, where they are welcomed by Dr. Lapham and his staff.
* Malorie finds stability and support in the community, but she remains haunted by guilt and fear.
* Example: Malorie confesses to Doug, a fellow survivor, that she had to kill a child who had removed her blindfold.
Chapter 4
* Tensions rise within the sanctuary as resources become scarce and the threat of the creatures intensifies.
* Malorie and Dr. Lapham clash over the best course of action, highlighting the different perspectives on survival.
* Example: When a group of sighted survivors arrive, offering to take them to a supposed safe haven, Malorie hesitates, fearing it could be a trap.
Chapter 5
* The sanctuary is attacked by the creatures, prompting a perilous escape.
* Malorie, Boy, Girl, and Doug flee into the wilderness, determined to find a new refuge.
* Example: As they navigate the darkness, Boy's blindfold slips off, casting a horrifying glimpse of the unseen monsters.
Chapter 6
* The survivors encounter a more sinister threat in the form of a group of sighted psychopaths.
* They are captured and forced to confront their fears and the depths of human depravity.
* Example: The psychopaths force Malorie to remove her blindfold and watch as they torture and kill her companions.
Chapter 7
* Malorie escapes her captors with Boy and Girl and continues her dangerous journey.
* She encounters a new group of survivors who have developed a unique form of communication and survival.
* Example: Malorie learns a system of whistles and clicks from the new survivors, allowing them to navigate and avoid the creatures without sight.
Chapter 8
* Malorie and her children face the final and most perilous challenge: reaching a rumored safe haven.
* The journey pushes them to their physical and emotional limits, but their determination remains unyielding.
* Example: As they approach the safe haven, Malorie faces an internal struggle, torn between the hope of a better future and the lingering horrors of the past.
