Salem, a 17 year old girl, lives in a "perfect world," with no chaos or destruction. Everyone follows a specific set of rules to create this world. Those who break any rules face punishments. Some are killed, some are taken away, some are put in confinement. The people who do come back, always come back different, almost like they are being brainwashed. On top of that, all 17 year olds must pass a test in IQ, athleticism, wisdom, and perfection. Those who fail, are taken some place else never to be seen again.