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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.

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.

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?