Chapter 1

I left. I was such an idiot. I wish I didn't. I should have just stayed down. I should have. I should have just stayed down.

My name is Hale Xiley. The Dark Days have passed. And the Capitol is ready to take their revenge. I'm frightened, but ready. I'm scared, but strong.

And most importantly, I'm not a fighter, but a warrior. And I will not stop until I avenge who I need to avenge. My chance, my last fight, my last breath will be used to fight for who I need to fight for.

There will be no happy endings, nor any cliche plots of love and friendship and trust. Panem is not happy. Panem is not fair. My story is a depressing one.

This is my story.

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