The Final Argument

My name is Bruce Crane, and to see one's world turned upside down, in a very short time, is enough to bring anyone to their knees.
Where do I start to describe how it all happened?
I guess I should start in the courtroom, where this particular trial took place. Following the witnesses' testimony, the prosecutor asked each of defendants the same question: "Will you take the mark?"
The defendants' response will move the scales of justice and determine for each of them their fate. But more than that, it caused a few houses to be divided against themselves. For it goes beyond this courtroom; it will affect everyday life.
Then the prosecuting attorney said, "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury--"
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Come and read as I tell you about these events and beyond. This is not a once-upon-a-time story. It is a compelling, edge-of-your-seat, roller-coaster ride. Hang on!
In The Final Argument, it will become clear!