The narrative presents a chilling science fiction scenario where humanity is faced with a catastrophic epidemic: a mysterious disease that alters human sexual impulses, transforming them into violent, murderous urges. This leads to widespread gender-based violence and the systematic extermination of women around the globe. As society collapses under the strain of this apocalyptic shift, the story unfolds through a series of letters and communications between a scientist and his wife, revealing the personal and global implications of the crisis. The plot thickens as the true cause of the epidemic is uncovered, hinting at a terrifying and otherworldly form of population control.
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