Reign

Aria Harding sees the truth. Even if she doesn't want to.
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Centuries ago mankind was on the brink of extinction. A company known as Chime conducted secret experiments in the earth's core, releasing deadly toxins into the atmosphere, causing excessive damage to the planet's oceans and wildlife. Resulting in food and water shortages around the world. People were desperate, hungry, and scared. One by one towns, cities, countries, and continents were plagued by sickness due to the lack of nutrition and water. People became paranoid, killing one another in order to survive. All while Chime continued its experiments. They were eventually shut down, but the damage had already been done. The effects of Chime's experiments seemed irreversible, no government could figure out how to stop the earth from dying. It seemed that all was lost, until four mysterious individuals stepped in. How they did it remains a mystery but these individuals found a way to revive the earth's core and save the planet. As a token of gratitude the remaining countries and their people pledged their allegiance to the four saviors. Giving them the title of Elite. From then on the Elite governed the earth and all its people through an elective monarchy. Where the world would come together every eight years for the anniversary of Earth's revival and vote one of the Elite families into the Royal house. The family with that title are seen as Kings and Queens of Earth. The Harding family, Aria's family, have been voted Royals for the last century. The people know the Hardings are beautiful and intelligent, but what they don't know is that this Elite family has a secret. One that ensures their reign will never end. Aria has watched her family from the shadows for years. She knows who they really are and wants their reign to end, but she also knows how dangerous they can be. With the next election drawing closer Aria must make a choice. To stay in the shadows and hide or come into the light and fight.