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The Prize and the Pawn

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Three chosen. One secret. And a system designed to break them all.

In a society divided by class and genetics, the Merit Selection and Genetic Ballot offer a dangerous path to power. The winners are sent to Valmont Academy - a training ground for the next generation of rulers... or the perfect cage.

Merrica never wanted the Elite's favor - until saving her best friend meant sacrificing her own freedom.
Camellia was selected by chance, branded unworthy, and thrust into the spotlight.
Leon passed every test but knows he's still just a pawn in a game rigged against him.

This story was born from a creative challenge. It draws inspiration from The Selection and the political tension of Royals of Arbon Academy, but stands on its own - with deeper emotional stakes, original characters, and a world shaped by secrets, surveillance, and control.

While you may recognize familiar tropes, this is not a retelling - it's a reimagining. One with ideological rivals turned secret allies, political intrigue, slow-burn romance, and a heroine who steps into the fire not for glory, but to protect someone she loves.

If you love stories that balance comfort and surprise - welcome.
If you're drawn to power with conscience, and secrets behind every shining surface -
welcome to Valmont Academy, where one truth could upend everything.All Rights Reserved

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