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Death of a Wildfire by JustAnotherRandomWriter
Fandoms: Hunger Games Trilogy - Suzanne Collins, Hunger Games Series - All Media Types, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Suzanne Collins
10 Nov 2025
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Summary
ONE IS NOT DESTROYED BY FIRE ALONE, BUT BY THE ILLUSION IT LEADS TO SOMEWHERE BRIGHTER.
For 25 years, the districts of Panem have struggled to survive, and for 25 years, Auphidius Rhodes of District 9 has dedicated his life to fighting the wildfires of the treacherous lands he calls home. But after a devastating injury leaves him physically shattered and emotionally lost, he’s forced to face a future without the one thing that defined him. His world unravels further when he learns that his closest friend, Rosabel Tempest-Strix, dreams of escaping their harsh district to join the Capitol, the very embodiment of their oppression.
Just as Auphidius struggles to come to terms with his own limitations, a new nightmare emerges for Panem’s annual roulette: the Quarter Quell. This year, instead of the usual drawing, the Capitol will allow districts to vote for who will be sent to the Hunger Games, turning survival into a deadly popularity contest. When Rose’s name lands on the ballot, he must wrestle with his guilt and fear, along with the brutal system that could claim his friend’s life… a life he can no longer afford to lose.
