The Orchid Nursery

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Set in a society where girls aspire to become Perfected women, the story follows Mica as she searches for her missing friend Pearl. While Mica hopes Pearl has been chosen for the revered role in the Orchid Nursery, she fears her friend may have fled from their strict community. Driven by love and a sense of duty, Mica's quest unfolds against a backdrop of societal expectations and the looming threat of punishment from the Ecumen, highlighting themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggle against oppressive norms.