The Warren [Book One]

I sat on the ground, the grass tickling my bare feet as I stared at the world arounf me. It was like nothing I had ever seen before. It was absolutely mesmerizing. Yet, I had a nagging feeling that this was a dangerous place.

Then, all of a sudden, a voice broke through the silence that had been slightly unnerving.

"Welcome to the warren, Sage Ainsworth."
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The Warren. A place filled with traps and dangers. Yet, evey year we must enter. Every year we loose most, if not all of the young warriors who are sent inside of it.

The monarchy has told us that we loose them for a reason - a purpose, yet it still terrifies mostly everyone who lives in the sectors.

When the annual Choosing comes up, I am entered unwillingly, and my life feels like it's about to end as I wake up inside of The Warren...