Under Their Watchful Eyes

Under Their Watchful Eyes

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In a distant future, children from age 4-17 are taken to an underground organization, called ATOLL. #38A67, a bright 14-year-old girl, was one of these taken captive. She has dealt with several punishments for her constant disagreements with THEM--the mysterious leaders of this establishment--and the patrols that inhabit the other half of the Komplex. But soon, her unending stubbornness will lead to a much more serious punishment ...
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