Into the Depths
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| INTO THE DEPTHS | #Justwriteit Challenge
The year is 3555, and following the events of global catastrophe, the human population was left to flee to the Skies or to the Depths-Unless they were brave enough to suffer the consequences of humanity's ignorance.
Those who ventured below the surface had managed to create a viable inhabitance, right near the ocean's floor. What had started with a decent 325 passengers with a sustainable community base had now transcended into exceeding the limits of what the Ark was built for. The factions ranging from first-class to fifth were all starting to feel the repercussions.
As daughter to the Captain, Delilah has a title that comes with no voice-Her brother was born to follow in their father's footsteps, and no one was going to listen to her projects.
That Ark is failing, and there is only so much time left before improvements need to be made.
Follow Delilah as she takes matters into her own hands and seeks allies with those they share the waters with.
Can her family understand her choices, or will they fault her for a war of two worlds?
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