The Hunger Games: Let The Games Begin

After disasters, droughts, storms, fires, and encroaching seas that swallowed up so much of what was North America, there was brutal war for what little sustenance remained. The result was Panem, a shining Capitol ringed by thirteen districts, which brought peace and prosperity to its citizens. Then came the Dark Days, the uprising of the districts against the Capitol. Twelve were defeated, the thirteenth obliterated. The Treaty of Treason gives new laws to guarantee peace and, as a yearly reminder that the Dark Days must never be repeated, the Hunger Games were born.

Meet Karben Everdeen, a young, witty, clever, and talented man. He lived in the Twelfth District in Panem. Even if he was poor, all he needed to do was turn around and girls would swoon. He also could sing, and girls were in love with that too. Finally, comes reaping day. He hopes he doesn't get reaped, and he doesn't, but his sister does. He thinks if he's good enough. I mean, he did know how to use a bow, and he could throw with good accuracy, so he decides to volunteer. Is that even aloud?