3 lies. That’s all you get; ever since the law of 2134 passed, that is. I remember my grandmother telling me of the past, where people could lie as much as they wanted; before the marks appeared. Everyone gets their marks, the number of marks depend on how much you lie, and if you go over three… Let’s just say it doesn’t end up good.

I have two marks on my arm; they’re long, thin, black line...

I remember when the games started, just a few years ago, but a yearly tradition. The games only happen is the most severe of weather, to make sure we all have a fair chance. At first the games were easy, almost too easy and I’m afraid to say that the creators realized this; causing each game to become more and more difficult.

“V-Verena” the voice was calm,but loud. I could get my heart start t...

“You keep lying to me, Dean!” he shouted. His voice was rising higher and higher by the second, and I could tell he was about to break.

“You’re right” I stated quietly. “You’re right, but if I told you it would change everything. I wouldn’t just be your best friend, you wouldn’t see me as just your best friend….” My voice trailed off.

Day after day I keep lying to everyone important to me,...