A Defect and Legacy Code Prequel Short Story. Each story in the Fractured Era Archives reveals the truth behind the mysteries hinted at in the bestselling Fractured Era series. No one knows what really goes on in the Protected Camps... except the Protecteds. It's a secret that can't get out. Test Subject 318 wants to die. But if she dies, she's taking him with her... This is a short story (20 pages) and originally appeared in The Alien Chronicles anthology.