One sacrifices their dream. One has a misguided dream. One believes they will never achieve their dream. People didn't want him. Nonetheless, he persevered in pursuing his dream of becoming an astronaut. Vincent went to great lengths to achieve his dream, even sacrificing his identity in order to adopt another's, but gave everything up for the guy whose identity he had borrowed. However, was it worthwhile, and who was he now without his original identity? Will Vincent uncover his true self or sacrifice everything for others? The "accident" claimed more than just his legs; it took away his life. Struggling to survive, Eugene yearns to try another attempt-this time succeeding at death. Yet, the unsuspected presence of his borrowed-ladder is enough to refrain from trying anything under his watchful gaze. Will Eugene succeed at his misguided dream, or will he discover a new sense of life within his existence? They always miscalculated her. It was her unfortunate genetics. Was it not? With the dream of going into space like the rest of her co-workers, Irene gazed at the rocket launches with starry eyes as well. However, inside her faulty heart, she knew she would never be able to achieve this dream because of the organ. Will Irene run to her dream rocket launch, or will she be left behind in its dust cloud? "There is no gene for fate." - Gattaca

Neo Ruhl didn't expect that he'd start out his 20s with a child to take care of. But really, Neo didn't hesitate to throw away such immature desires; more than anything, he wanted to carry out his brother's dying wish--to raise his son, Evaughn. That was in the beginning, though. When everything was perfect, and he'd joke about how they'd Ruhl the world one day. A sweet pun. But one that warped. Who knew that after years, Neo would want his nephew worse than dead?

Hetty is a reserved and studious high school freshman. Ryan is an attractive and outgoing senior who is also surprisingly sensitive. What starts out as friendly chit chat soon leads to secretly touching hands under the table during film class. As their bond grows deeper, neither of them have confessed their true feelings to anyone -- not a best friend, their parents or even each other. Will Hetty be allowed to date a guy three years older? Is love more powerful than society's rules and expectations?

In Misha's opinion, Joni is a brat. He is the spoiled best friend of Misha's younger brother, and much too used to getting what he wants. Not to mention, Joni now seems to have developed a foolish crush on him. But Misha isn't falling - most certainly not! However, the beautiful boy with captivating amber eyes is proving rather difficult to ignore. His stunning looks, combined with the foolish games he plays, make it nearly impossible. But Misha is a tough nut to crack. Until those games lead to a situation where Misha can't ignore the brat any longer. The story sets in Finland and covers around three years of the characters' lives.