In a crumbling, post-war world ruled by the oppressive Dominion, thirteen-year-old Agnes lives in the desolate slums of Tier F, where survival is a daily battle. On New Year’s Day, as tradition dictates, Agnes and the other Tier F teenagers are taken to a brutal military facility to serve the Dominion. Stripped of freedom and thrust into a harrowing routine of combat training, punishment, and indoctrination, Agnes quickly learns that obedience is the only way to survive. Chapter 1.B of The Thirteenth Decree Just to make everyone aware: © All Rights Reserved: This is my writing! Anyone who copies, steals or uses my work without my permission will be reported immediately!