There was also a compass and a map on a digital screen in there. I almost closed the bag again when I saw one last thing. It was a note. When I read the note it said:
Hello darling.
I have lit a candle already. I miss you so so much, but I know you can do this. Wish I was there with you. ❤ You are always in my heart. And I will be in yours. Please, please come back. I love you.
~Mom
My tears dripped on the paper. Quickly I wiped them away and hoped no one saw it, but as I looked around the group had gotten really quiet and were sniffing and smiling. I don't know if the gamemakers put this in our bags for encouragement or to make us extra vulnerable. I felt confused, but I knew it had helped.
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'Let us stay here for the night. James and I will take first watch untill one,' Toby said. I nodded thankful. I just wanted to go to sleep. It was very cold and the ground was really hard, but I still fell asleep immediately with the note in my hand.
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(Earlier version) Flowerborn Part 1: The Arena
Ficción GeneralOnce every five years, 500 people, ages 15 to 25, have the chance to play in the games. Every game gets more grim, cruel and horrific. Only the strongest, smartest and strong-willed people will win the grand prize of one million. Lucy, a girl born i...
