When the World Union was formed, peace was created. An everlasting purge from violence, that eradicated the idea of disapproval toward political power, rebellions, and endless tirades of blunt satire. The government took over, implementing their power to control their repressive order over their citizens. They formed a new class, a new world, a new order. Freedom was enabled to unify their people of the illusion of democracy. To ensure tranquility, they created the Testing. A process in which a child turning 18, would be eligible. Passing meant fulfilling a person's duty in society. If a person failed, they would undergo the Cleansing. A place to be cleansed of the violence. Peace may be everlasting, but what is a world when even freedom is limited.
Society has finally found a way to determine from birth which children will grow up to be depressed and possibly suicidal. They've deemed these children 'terminals', separating them from the 'pures'. This dystopian novel warns against the tragic stories that will come if we continue to dismiss the depressed as inhuman instead of working towards understanding and helping others that need it. No one is too far gone. Everyone can be happy when given the right chance.
This story has no smut, but PS: the ending is worth it 😏