The Pageant: The Pageant

Who's the fairest of them all?



Young women from every settlement in the land are being handpicked to enter The Pageant, a contest reminiscent of Miss Universe from the old days. Gwyneth West's social-climbing mother wants her to compete, but Gwyn isn't so sure . . .



The Pageant is government-sponsored. If you're lucky enough to be chosen, participation is mandatory. Aggressive competition is allowed, even encouraged.



And then there's the prize . . .



Dallas Black, otherwise known as The Dark Pri...