[✓Completed] After disease and nuclear warfare decimate the world population, 17-year-old Nadia is sure she's the last person left on Earth. Then one night, she hears a voice on her radio and everything changes. But as she and her new-found companions unravel the mysteries surrounding their survival, they soon realize that it was no accident, and that their situation could be far more dangerous than they'd ever imagined... Everything you love about the post-apocalyptic genre (science fiction, survival, adventure...) with a healthy dose of mystery and romance, too! *High rank: #1 in Science Fiction* *Featured!* *SciKick Starts Winner* *Added to Wattpad SciFi's Ongoing Stories List* *@BBCDoctorWho "Female Led Adventure" Pick* This is a first draft, so all comments, feedback, and votes are appreciated. :) ~~~ Comments from readers: I would comment some long in depth comment on how amazing this is, but I have to go read the next chapter the suspense is killing me! :) - pounding_heart So many options, so little info. I love the way you sprinkle hints and questions everywhere! - Nerdyna I'm in love with this idea! And your writing definitely makes it that much more vivid in my mind. Pure magic here xoxo - artskayyyy Omg! That was AWESOME! ! I totally knew it was something weird but that was a total brick! Great story! It's such a poignantly funny tale. - nikalaichopper I'm crying. This is so good! - kdar10 This is a beautifully written story so far which captures its audience's attention and never does let go. I can't wait to read more of this. - B_NeverLetGo

Children are disappearing. And their parents don't want to find them. After Valen is taken from her home she is used for government plans never spoken aloud. Only the mark of an "X" on her forehead is left to tell her past. When her new home is overtaken by rebels, Valen and her group of friends are forced into the outside world they know little about. Together they must hide from those out for their marked blood. Begin this trilogy, and learn why some secrets are better left in the shadows. They can run, but they'll always be marked. ★ HIGHEST RANK #25 in Science Fiction (3.3.18) ★ ★ AN "Undiscovered, For Now" WATTPAD PICK! 2018 ★ ｡･:*:･ﾟ★｡･:*:･ﾟ　REVIEWS　｡･:*:･ﾟ★｡･:*:･ﾟ "All in all amazing! Your writing as an author is quite excellent! The plot itself was exciting, and the pacing made the story quite digestible. This is definitely a great and quality YA read. It reminded me of the book Pretties By Scott Westerfield in some parts. I'm glad I discovered this book out of the pile of so many reads. Hooked me from chapter 1. Can't wait for book 2!" ☆ JustAWinkleStar "Such a great book, can't compare to the cliché books on Wattpad " ☆ LavieBlessed "This was such a great, well-written book! I loved it, and will definitely start on the next book very soon. " ☆ _TheSeaSoul_ "The chapter ends with that cliffhanger which just makes you want to click on continue...For me, X-Marks has the right format, and it will appeal to many because of that." ☆ TokitoAmaru "I loved the book! The characters were the opposite of cliche and very unexpected, and the plot moved at a steady pace." ☆ __Copernicus__ "This is the most mysterious story, I have ever read." ☆ garyjarvis1976 "Bravo. Great ending. On to the next book!" ☆ ProjectPr1de »»-------------¤-------------«« »» BOOK #2 & #3 ON WATTPAD NOW ««