Walnut Shells
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Last published Sat, Jul 4, 2015
In a future world governed by the Educational Institution Headquarters, one ultimate goal is drilled into every person from birth: to gain acceptance into Academia, a legendary institution. Hyria is one such student, devoting every second of her time, every molecule of her being, and every thought in her mind-until she stumbles upon something life changing.
A small piece of clay.
From an unassuming piece of clay, her world is turned upside down. Rejecting all codes of conduct and expected behavior, Hyria begins to see that Academia is not life's sole purpose. The Educational Institution Headquarters reacts swiftly, and works to smother the unrest that begins to rustle through society-but it is not so easily snuffed out. The change has already taken flight, and the shell has cracked.
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