The Capitol's Pearl • thg

"If I drown, at least I'll look graceful doing it."

Mariella Solace lived an ordinary life in District Four, days spent by the sea, teasing her sister, and dreaming of a future that felt just within reach.

That ended the moment her name was called at the reaping.

Now, as she prepares for the 73rd Hunger Games, Mariella can't help but wonder if grace and charm are enough to survive... or if she'll be another name the Capitol forgets.

• the hunger games fanfic