The country was split into 12 districts, all produced different resources for the capital. Each district was poor, all in poverty; it was a punishment from the capital, meant to keep the districts in line. Each year, they would select a boy and girl from each district, age 13-18; who would fight to death until one remained.

You and John were close friends, both living in district 12; in the heart of Appalachia. A fear filled your hearts, you both knew it; The Hunger Games were approaching.