When The Clock Strikes 12
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The Tenth Ball. Every ten years, in the city of Jemenire, there is a ball. Nothing bad about it. Just a ball where everyone there must get married. In a world where humans are few, reproduction is key. But, with the law that had past hundreds d years ago that you couldn't "do it" until you were married. Once you enter the ball, you will not edit un-engaged. All men and women from the ages of 18 to 25 who are un married must attend. When 19 year old Isabelle Jenkins has to attend this ball. She is terrified. She is nowhere near ready for marriage. But when she meets Danny Parker, it's not as bad as it seems.
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