The Choosing
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Last published Sat, May 22, 2021
Iris Woods is a 14 year old girl soon about to get a boyfriend. But not a boyfriend of her choosing, but chosen by the government. Her world is taken over by the government with their unfair rules. Iris learns that she is different, she has these memories...that aren't exactly hers. It's all about to change in a week. Read this story to learn about her adventures and discoveries of her government.
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