5 years later.......
All 350 of the men, women, and children of the village stood gathered in front of the porch of the First House. Made of thick logs and hard packed clay, it was on of the larger houses we had ever made. People quietly talked amongst themselves.
Winter had just ended, and the ground was soggy. Several older folk grumbled about how early it was, and how they needed to get back to work.
Every person had a job. That's probably why we had a meeting.
Every year, if there was enough children that were old enough, we would each go through a series of 'trials' to ensure we got the best fitting job for us. Most of the trials were dangerous. From going outside of the fence, to dealing with the beasts we farm, each one of us, except for the founders, was going to go through it.
"Friends. People of the Community." One of the founders began. "Winter has ended. This has been one of the hardest winters since the Community was first founded."
He took a deep breath.
"Much is needed to be done. That is why I am standing here today. The Founders have decided to lower the Choosing age from sixteen to fourteen."
A collective gasp came from the gathered crowed of people. Several mothers clutched their children.
"The official start of the Choosing will begin with the rise of the next full moon."
That was only days away.
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Fiksi IlmiahIts been five years since the mysterious murders and disappearances. Five years since my family abandoned our home for a better home. A safer home. But alot can happen in five years........ Like our entire world ending. And a new, harshe...
