Nothing happened in the way I wanted; my aching body stands on its own just because I'm not dead, at least not yet. The 75th Hunger Games seems to be my only way out. Deep breath. Bad choices. Try to remember. Why do I care at all? •Inspired by The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins •Content Warning: This work is rated Mature for depictions of violence, non-explicit abuse, suicidal behavior, and alcoholism. •Copyright Notice: Unauthorized reproduction or adaptation of this work is strictly prohibited.

I've never faltered in my convictions, but one fateful day, the ground shifted beneath me, and I came crashing down like a crumbling castle meeting its end. The promises that once guided me turned out to be mere illusions, designed to deceive and weaken me. Yet, I followed them blindly, as the rage inside me grew stronger and stronger, until I felt ready to stand there and watch them all burn. •Inspired by The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins •Content Warning: This work is rated Mature for depictions of violence. •Copyright Notice: Unauthorized reproduction or adaptation of this work is strictly prohibited. •Editing Status: This manuscript is currently undergoing revisions. Chapters labeled as "Chapter X" have already been edited.

𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑖 𝑔𝑙𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑎 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑎 𝑒𝑠𝑡. clato | hg au | gladiators trilogy book 1 | COMPLETED