The Culling

In "Recruitment Day," Lucian "Lucky" Spark faces a harrowing challenge set by a totalitarian regime, where he and four other Recruits must endure brutal military training for a chance to join the Imposer task force. The stakes are terrifying, as failure means choosing a family member to be killed, and for Lucky, that means risking the life of his beloved four-year-old brother, Cole. Amidst the chaos of competition, Lucky finds himself drawn to fellow Recruit Digory Tycho, sparking a dangerous romance in a world that weaponizes love. As their bond deepens, Lucky must navigate the treacherous consequences that come with caring for someone in such a lethal environment.