5 parts Ongoing In the oppressive society of Conome, the fate of every citizen is sealed by a single exam taken on their eighteenth birthday. Jessamine has spent her life preparing for this pivotal moment, defined by the possibility of being Accepted or Declined. As exam day looms, she battles with the weight of societal expectations and the fear of losing her childhood innocence. When the long-awaited day arrives, Jessa discovers that the reality of the exam diverges drastically from her expectations. As her best friend, Alek, begins to pull away, she is left grappling with feelings of betrayal and confusion. In a twist of fate, she crosses paths with the enigmatic Kai, who she initially wants nothing to do with. However, when circumstances force them together for nine weeks in the perilous Outskirts, they must put aside their differences to form and unexpected alliance and uncover their true selves, ultimately questioning the identities imposed upon them by a tyrannical regime. Will Jessa find the strength to forge her own path, or will she remain tethered to the expectations of Conome?