A week. That's all we had left. One week until the lives of 16-year-olds around the planet would change, and there was nothing anyone could do about it. Just like every year, they would have to choose one of those wretched stones and deal with their fate for the rest of their lives. Did it matter if a student had so much potential to change the world but it would all go to waste just because they picked a stone that help a low ranking power? Of course, it didn't. Nothing but power mattered in this world.
Maybe, in a different universe, where magic didn't exist, a person would reach the top because of their diligence and not some stupid crusty piece of rock.
The only way someone with a low ranking power could lead a respectable life was if they were extremely, extremely talented in an area, whether it be academically, sports or cultural activities. But that was rare if ever.
I, Jaime Kim Kelly, had been lucky enough to be born in a family that had a long history of luck. In other words, no one that I knew of had picked a low ranking power in my family. Ever. When I was younger, I used to think that perhaps The Spirits had placed their faith in our family, which was why my parents, grandparents and so on had always managed to pick a high-ranking power. Not even middle, high.
Obviously, growing older I realised that it wasn't luck or Spirit faith. It was that whoever didn't succeed at choosing a decent stone, would no longer be worthy of being part of the 'Kelly's'.
Personally, I never liked my mother or her family. They were snobbish, egoistic bastards that I would have loved to punch in the face if they showed up in front of me again. Luckily, that wouldn't be happening any time soon because apparently, being part of snobbish, egoistic bastard cult meant that you could leave your children anytime you wanted. Can't say I'm complaining though, the 'Kim's' are at least one hundred times better than SEB cult.
One damn week. Today marked exactly one week before I too would have to stand in that stupid room, in front of a bunch of rocks that would decide the way I live the rest of MY life.
What bullshit.
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Stone Cold
FantasyEvery year, 16 year old's around the world go through a process called 'The Stoning'. This allows them to acquire power through choosing a stone that will fit into their wrist. However, this will either make or break their life and everything they h...
