Allyson B. Condie

It was the first day of school at Lakeview High, and everyone was afraid of something. Michaela Choi was afraid that Ethan Beck was never going to ask her out on a date.

Andrea Beck was afraid that someone would find her weak spot, the chink in her armor. She was afraid of knowing what it was herself.

Principal Downing was afraid she was going to die.

Julie Reid was afraid that no one would notice her. She was also afraid that someone