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Following the devastating conflict, civilization crumbled, leaving only a select few who sought to rebuild from the ashes. The community they established thrives on a doctrine of absolute equality, embedding strict rules into the fabric of daily life. Children like Jonas, Asher, and Fiona are raised in this environment where differences are eliminated. Citizens are required to wear designated clothing, abide by curfews, and take daily medications designed to detach them from complexities like pain, joy, and love.