Eclipse (#Wattys2016)

THERE IS SUN, THERE IS MOON

Solis and Luna are two unions that want the same thing-- but have different ways of expressing it. They both yearn world peace, yet they could not disagree more.

And that's what makes them dangerous.

THERE ARE CHOICES, THERE ARE NONE

Luna believes in individuality. Solis believes in socialism. Both beliefs come with catches. Nothing comes without its cost.

THERE'S BEEN WAR, THERE'S BEEN PEACE

Luna and Solis are constantly at war, their top soldiers always in the front lines. Occasionally, the groups put aside their differences to knock out a task, but not now. Both unions are dangerously close to their goals, and neither one will let the other take their victory.

THERE WAS DESPAIR, NOW THERE'S HOPE

No one dared to admit it, but there has been more casualties than what it's worth-- on both sides. But that was Before.

Now that Madge Yancey has appeared from out of the blue and showed her worth, she's given both sides something to fight for--and became a wanted asset for both Luna AND Solis.

But the question is: Who will she pick?

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Highest Ranking: #117 in Science Fiction on August 1st, 2016