Short Story

We were forced into a room no bigger than a photo booth and told to not move unless we wanted to be shot right then and there. "This is it then," I said to the rest of my family. We were selected for the chamber and there was no way around it. What are the chances? Millions of families and we were drawn for the chamber. Ever since I was 8, in 2043, they have drawn a family out of every state every week. I guess it is necessary with resources so low. I just wish they weren't so brutal about it.

This morning we were forced into a small cattle car with 49 other families and given3 ounces of water each. When we got to the Centre we were forced to separate into our families, of 5 of course, and head to our designed chambers. "It will be quick," the nicest words I've heard all day. It's a shame they're the last.

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  1. kaelyn sSeptember 26, 2016 at 4:11 PM

    This story is a really neat idea. Your descriptions of the situation are really good.

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  2. Merritt SSeptember 27, 2016 at 12:09 PM

    This is so good! You got really into it and its really deep! The ending is kind of sad though.

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  3. Sophia GOctober 6, 2016 at 12:00 PM

    This short story was quick but still explained almost everything we need to know. I really like how well you wrote this and it shows how much thought you put into it!

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