Riptide - F.Odair 3

My aunt Nerissa survived her Games at the age of 17, becoming the Victor of the 35th Hunger Games.

At the age of 33, she took on full responsibility for me - a new born babe - after a freak accident resulted in the death of her younger sister and husband, my mother and father.

At the age of 47, she mentored and secured the safety of the youngest ever Victor - Finnick Odair.

At the age of 49, she said no. For the second time in her life resulting in my reaping.

At the age of 17 I entered the 68th Hunger Games. My aunt became my Mentor, my best friend became my lifeline.

At the age of 17, I fought to the death for my survival.

At the age of 17, I survived the Games, becoming the Victor of the 68th Hunger Games.

At the age of 17, I realised that the Games never truly end. The arena simply changes shape.

At 18, I became a Mentor, tasked with the role of preparing children for their murder.

At 23, I watched as star-crossed lovers shook the very pedestal the Capitol stood on.