chandler whitt is living life on the edge. forced to fend for his family in district eleven from a young age, he is often overwhelmed by the burden he feels he cannot share with his older sister. at sixteen, he makes a deal with the devil — look after druglord marake matheny's daughter calathea in exchange for food and money to support his family. there's only one issue. in the event that calathea is reaped, chandler is to volunteer in her place. when her name is called, chandler finds himself in the middle of a political mess he wants nothing to do with, with a familiar district partner harboring cruel tendencies. once the game begins, he is forced to decide. should he prioritize his family's wellbeing by adhering to his role as bodyguard, or should he take a risk and see if he can live for himself. unfortunately for chandler, he isn't able to make this choice before the arena takes its toll on him.