What does it look like to have individuality sacrificed in the pursuit of an orderly society? In the Republic, the Procedure is the mandatory rite of passage for transforming young minds into compliant Adult citizens. But as the 18th birthdays draw near, a growing number of restless youth refuse to embrace their predetermined fate. With each disappearance, the delicate facade of perfection begins to crumble, revealing a web of deception and control. Vesper Horne's haunting narrative invites you to question the meaning of true freedom and the price one must pay to retain their individuality. To revolt. To resist.