Chapter 1

Estelle Tyche of District 12 is so close to being free of the Hunger Games reaping. So close. But of course, it is too much to hope for. Eleven entries later, she finds her self among 23 stronger, fiercer and more advanced adversaries. Or are they? Amidst rock and dust, can Estelle rely upon her young mentor and her wits for the chance to win the title as victor? Or will her face be another one amongst the many; a reminder that even the strongest cannot stand against the might of the Capital. Welcome, Panem, to the 52th annual Hunger Games.