Stories by @dlamslar

The Hunger Games: Children of The Capitol

10 years after the fall of President Snow and President Alma Coin, and the rise of President Paylor, Panem is rebuilding under a fragile peace. The districts have regained autonomy, and the Capitol—once the symbol of excess and cruelty—is now a humbled city grappling with its past. But reconciliation is slow, and resentment simmers beneath the surface. To confront the lingering divisions and foster unity, President Paylor introduces a controversial initiative: The Unity Trials. The 24 tributes are children of former Capitol elites, aged between 10 and 18, chosen by lottery. Each tribute carries the burden of their family’s legacy, some were architects of the Games, others beneficiaries of its horrors. Now, they must navigate a labyrinthine filled with moral dilemmas, shifting alliances and haunting echoes of the past.

The Hunger Games: Echoes Of The Arena

Under the leadership of President Paylor, Panem attempts to reshape its legacy through a controversial reform. Instead of abolishing the Hunger Games, Paylor introduces a new version—a one-time event designed to expose the Capitol’s past atrocities and provide closure. In this edition, 13 districts will send two tributes each, aged 11 to 17, chosen not by lottery but by volunteer. The Games are broadcast with full transparency, and the tributes are trained not just for survival, but for truth-telling—tasked with sharing stories from their districts that were long silenced. As alliances form and secrets unravel, the arena becomes more than just a battleground—it becomes a stage for reckoning.

The Hollowing

When 12-year-old Jamie Liu is tragically killed in a freak accident involving his reclusive neighbor, Mr. Arnold Wang, the grief-stricken Lius are consumed by sorrow—and something darker. Convinced that justice will never come through the law, they turn to an ancient ritual whispered about in Jamie’s grandmother’s village: one that binds a soul to vengeance. But the ritual demands more than grief—it demands sacrifice. Jamie returns, but not as the boy they knew. Hollow-eyed and silent, he stalks the shadows of Mr. Wang’s home, driven by a force older and crueler than death. As Mr. Wang’s sanity begins to unravel, he must confront not only the horror he’s unleashed but the guilt he’s buried. Because Jamie isn’t the only one who came back. The Hollowing is a chilling tale of grief, guilt, and the monstrous cost of revenge—where the dead don’t rest, and the living can’t escape.

Sun Kissed Secrets

Fourteen-year-old Amber Kuka was ready for another sleepy summer in her small coastal town—until Jeffrey Neugebauer moved in next door. With his skateboard, easy smile, and a love for adventure, Jeffrey shakes up Amber’s quiet routine. As the days stretch into golden evenings, the two embark on a series of sunlit escapades, from late-night bonfires to secret beachside explorations. But as their friendship deepens into something more, Amber realizes Jeffrey has a past he’s hesitant to share, and the end of summer looms with uncertainties. Can their connection survive the changing tides, or will this be the kind of first love that lives forever in memory? Warm, wistful, and brimming with the glow of young love, Sun-Kissed Secrets is a story of discovery, bravery, and the summer that changes everything.

The Walking Dead: Negan’s Rebirth

Synopsis: After the events of The Walking Dead, Negan Smith (played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan) has left his bat-wielding ways behind and is trying to start anew with his wife Tanya, and their four children in a small, walker-free community. As they navigate the challenges of rebuilding society, Negan must confront his dark past and balance his desire to protect his family with the harsh realities of their new world. Will the infamous villain find redemption, or will his old habits die hard?

Ryker & Ravenna: A Mad Max Love Story

Ryker, who was born and raised in the Citadel and trained to be one of Immortan Joe’s most fiercest warriors, seeks the truth surrounding the mysterious death of his mother when he was a boy. The answers do not lie within the Citadel, but somewhere out in the Wasteland. Along the way, he meets a woman named Ravenna, the rebellious daughter of Furiosa, and together they fall in love, hoping to find the truth behind Ryker’s mother’s death.

Mad Max: Fury Road

Set in a post-apocalyptic desert wasteland where petrol and water are scarce commodities, Fury Road follows Max Rockatansky (Hardy), who joins forces with Imperator Furiosa (Theron) against cult leader Immortan Joe (Keays-Byrne) and his army, leading to a lengthy road battle.

Siblings

Siblings ages 1-18.

Curly Hair

Curly Hair

Blended (2014) Remake

After a disastrous blind date, single parents Lauren (Drew Barrymore) and Jim (Adam Sandler) agree on one thing: to never see each other again. But when each book a separate fabulous vacation to Africa with their kids, they’re all stuck sharing the same suite at the luxurious African resort they’re staying at for a week.

Blondes

Blonde or dirty blonde hair.

The Book Thief (remake)

The Book Thief is a historical drama film released in 2013, based on the novel of the same name by Markus Zusak. The movie tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a young German girl living in Nazi Germany during World War II. After her brother's death and her mother's abandonment, Liesel is sent to live with a foster family in the small town of Molching. Liesel discovers the power of words and literature during a time of war and oppression, and begins to steal books to share with her foster family and others. She also forms a close bond with a Jewish man named Max, who is hiding from the Nazis. Through her experiences, Liesel learns about the importance of courage, friendship, and the power of words to overcome even the darkest of times. The movie explores themes of hope, humanity, and the resilience of the human spirit, and is narrated by Death itself, who serves as a poignant and thought-provoking guide throughout the story.

Girl Twins

A collection of twin (fraternal and identical) girls from ages 1-17.

People With Two Or More Surnames

A list of people who have one or more surnames which will include middle names, if any.

Siblings

Siblings of two or more people.

Red Heads

Just some red heads.

Favorite Young Kids

Some of my favorite kids from age 1-5.

Twin Siblings

Twin kids.

Soldier Boy

Told by the man himself, Soldier Boy (real name is Ben) tells readers his experience with being America’s first official super soldier/hero in The Boys Universe.

The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a YA prequel novel to the dystopian fictional world of the The Hunger Games trilogy written by American author Suzanne Collins. Its premise is set 64 years prior to the events explored in the first book of the trilogy, 2008's bestselling The Hunger Games. The prequel is stylistically written in the third-person point of view, diverging from the original books of the series which are told using the first-person point of view of protagonist Katniss Everdeen.