Darkness! That was the last thing I saw. We were sailing the high seas away from Panem. I have been told lots of stories about the history of Panem. It wasn’t always called that though. The very first name for it was “The New World.” A long, long time ago people sought a place where they could freely worship and serve God. So, they set out on a great adventure to find new land. Through hard times, they finally found what they were looking for. A small part of the world where they could be free to worship God or whatever or whoever they wanted. This peaceful place was soon turned into the great continent called North America. And once again after great struggle, there was peace across America for 500 years. But, in the year 2513, a terrible war broke out across not only America, but the whole world.
After 2 years of destruction, a new people rose up out of the ashes left behind. The new country was named Panem. There were 13 districts that were ruled by the Capitol. But then yet another war began. The 13 districts rose up against the Capitol and were defeated. And so on June 15, 2720, a law was passed that every year the 12 districts of Panem would offer up tributes, one young man and woman, between the ages of 12 and 18, to be put into an arena, where they will fight to the death until there is one tribute left. This tribute would serve as a reminder of the Capitol’s generosity and their forgiveness. From then on, this ritual would be known as the Hunger Games. But this was only to last 75 years. During the “Reaping” for the 74th Hunger Games, one 16-year-old girl named Katniss Everdeen from District 12, won the 74th Hunger Games.
During the Quarter Quell, because of her affect on the other districts, Katniss is taken from the arena by District 13. Katniss Everdeen, “The Girl on Fire” led “The Revolution” against the Capitol and won. But sadly, at a great cost. She lost her sister, Prim, who President Snow was using to protect himself from being killed. After the Capitol was defeated, Katniss married Peeta Mellark, and they had two kids. Five generations later, I was born. My name is Jayden Anthony Ross and I am the great, great, great grandson of the “Star-Crossed Lovers” from District 12.
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Peter Pan Rises
Teen FictionIt starts a bit slow but it does get very intersting. Jay Ross has a twin brother yet, he is rumored to be the famous Peter Pan. How can this be? How has Peter Pan returned? Will he ever remember his past? Please read to find out. all rights g...
