The Refugee Project

The Refugee Project

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When two girls named Aloe and Sage were seven, President Antel was elected for his eight years of leadership. The first thing he did was pass a law to say anyone who leaves their sector is punishable by death. Two months ago, eight years later, he was re-elected for another eight. President Antel ordered that no women were allowed to have jobs because he thought they were considered inferior to men and not worthy of working a man's job. The opinion and law caught on fast, leaving many women with no where to go with no job. Luckily for some, they were already married and had children. Even with just two months, women still had children. If it wasn't a boy, it wasn't of value. They would throw it out, just like the Ancient Spartans did. The new law shakes the sector of Botanee. Many women were gardners. They have to quit it to not get into trouble. When food declines in Botanne and an unexpectable occurrence happens, Aloe and Sage start something for girls, some place to keep them safe.
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