Post by Lish on Jul 31, 2009 22:09:47 GMT -5
Spencer Heights is located on the off skirts of Dublin, Ireland, cloaked in mystery - invisible to the world. Trapped amidst a war between Seekers and "Specials", students are shipped far and wide to hone their gifts. What makes a person a "Special"? It happens either at birth, close to puberty, or after. A hormonal trigger occurs - releasing endorphins and a rare toxin that then attaches itself to the DNA structure of said person. This manipulates their genes - coming from one or both parents latent genes - giving the being uncanny powers.
Who are the Seekers? The Seekers are an ancient group of people, known infamously for the Witch Hunts of Salem - despite what your text books say, my friends. They have hunted "Specials" since the creation - or evolution, if that be your case - of man. They may have powers of their own - no one is certain. They may even be stealing gifts from Specials they have defeated. The one thing most "Specials" know is not to make them mad. They just may kill you.
And then, there's the Government... Who want to force the Specials into war with the Seekers. Claiming that the FBI and Scotland Yard's joint task force is the perfect thing for budding young Specials. Warped as the government is, it begins plucking students left and right to 'train' them... Yes, there's something really wrong going on.
And all we can say is - Thank You So Much Puberty.
(these books rock!!!)