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Last published Tue, Jun 11, 2024
A group of 50 teenagers wake up one day with no memory of who they are or how they got there. As they explore their surroundings, they discover a terrifying truth. If they stay on the ground for too long, these monstrous creatures with a thirst for blood appear and attack them. Determined to survive, they come up with a brilliant idea. They build a tree-dwelling community, high above the ground where they can stay safe from the horrid 'grouchers'. Escaping seems impossible, until a new person, Josh, arrives. He unknowingly holds the key to escaping and will be the one to uncover the terrifyingly unexpected truth.
'Are you telling me... none of it was real?' He asked the woman dressed in a white lab coat, overwhelmed with confusion.
She smiled before answering.
'Yes'
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A must read for fans of the hunger games and the maze runner
I made this idea up with my friends. Credits to @h_burns804 and @NatahliaPaterson
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