The Outside World

In the year 2180 North America has been unified under a monarchy. In the Kingdom of Ocen there are many rules. The most important one being that Citizens are not to step foot outside. It is too dangerous. The air near commoners is toxic and air purification is a luxury only Royals are granted. But the Citizens lack nothing except freedom.

Anything they wish for appears where and when needed. Men and woman are assigned Spouses on their 21st birthday, specifically chosen for each other. Young Prince Nikolai is on the verge of turning 21. In order to take the throne he needs a Queen by his side. Hence, The Choosing, which the King has set up for him to choose his wife. There's a catch though, the Lady of his choosing must have been born on the same day as he was. Regardless of her current status.

Dakota is a Citizen who has always dreamed of stepping foot outside. She has longed for the day she turns 21, as she has the chance of becoming the Spouse of an Official or a Chosen One. Which would grant her access to the Outside World. However, such liberties do not come without a cost as Dakota will soon learn.