"Effervescence. My middle name. My stupid, middle name."
Laurel Rosewood, a 17-year-old District 12 citizen, has always been an outcast. With her unique looks, weird middle name, and a stone-cold father, Laurel is not popular by any means. That is, until she is reaped for the 44th Annual Hunger Games. Pitching yourself as the peaceful tribute, which comes naturally for Laurel, gets you nowhere in these games, inevitably finding herself racing against the clock to gain sponsors. These Hunger Games bring immense challenges for her and her district partner, Asher Colson. From deadly careers, weak allies, and secret friendships, these underdog tributes are in for one hell of a ride. But, If only 4 victors emerged from District 12, then who lived to tell the tale?
*The Hunger Games & characters belong to Suzanne Collins, except for OC's*
"Wait, I love you." He said and I immediately stopped in my tracks. I turned around and looked at him. He was sobbing. He seemed to be in so much pain and it hurt me that I was the cause of it. But, it had to be done.
"No, you don't." I said and walked away.