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An enterprising thief witnesses a brutal murder… 1536, London Mother and daughter 'shadow cutpurse' team, Emlyn and Gwynnie have been stealing to survive for years, but they are ready to make their big break and escape a life of crime forever. While Emlyn distracts the guards at Greenwich Palace, Gwynnie sneaks inside, searching for the royal jewels that will set them up for life.

Ever since the war ended, the United English Cityships have had equality. The rules are clear. You are born, you live and the day following your sixtieth birthday, you are sent off for your final sleep. Lock is a firm believer in the system. It means that everyone is truly treated equally. It’s only when she checks in an attendee who claims to be younger than her chip says that Lock starts to realise there may be someone gaming the system.

The Revolution will be televised War happens in the blink of an eye. And it kills without hesitation. With the Kings reign threatened, he will do whatever it takes to end the war and bring peace to his people. Only he has no qualms about sacrificing anyone who gets in his way. Lock and Clara, together with the Evendown rebels have a part to play in making sure the war ends with their side as victorious. The only thing they can do is train to fight and act as a safe haven for people joining the war.

A teenage girl writes in her diary, similar to any other girl her age, except her experiences are like no other. Fifteen-year-old Sophie Smyth bought her diary to express the devastating tragedy of her past. She's spent her life being judged for what she looks like on the outside, and not for who she is on the inside. From being trampled on from an early age, to losing close relatives, to the reality of life, all she wants is to find happiness and to be an inspiration to other people. Will Sophie finally find that sense of security she's always dreamed of?

Zara, a curious black ant, stood out from her fellow ants in the bustling anthill beneath the ancient oak tree due to her daring spirit. One sunny morning, she gathered a swarm of ants to explore the Great Garden beyond the meadow. Despite their early reservations, Zara's enthusiasm guided them through encounters with friendly creatures and difficult hurdles, eventually unveiling the garden's beauty and magic.

Lock and Clara managed to escape, now they must rush to cross the border and connect with the only people who can save them. With Lanas betrayal still fresh in Locks mind, they have to leave their cityship and submerge themselves into another. With the heat on, the army after them and Lana ready to avenge her loss, Lock and Clara are taking new steps towards the war that could end their world. But they are not alone. Hayley Lightson, the one attendee to escape her early demise, has her own plans in Evendown.