Chapter 3

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I slowly walk up to the stage and join the line of other tributes. I can't believe I got picked. My name was only in there once! I look over at my mom and dad and, sure enough, they are both crying. I just have to face the fact that I will die. No 12-year-old in Hunger Games history has ever won. She calls out a name. "Heinz Foster" a little 12-year-old boy walks up. I know him.

Then, Another 12-year-old boy yells "I volunteer as tribute!"

"How lovely". Says Effie. Heinz screams begging him not to go but he does.

"And what should your name be?" Effie asks when he is on the stage.

"Karthik." He pauses. "Karthik Snow".

Everyone falls silent then I hear Johanna cackling loudly behind me.

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