Time flows in an endless stream of reality. Sometimes it comes upon rushing rapids, and others, it is calm and tranquil. Though there are a few, who have a power. A Great power to escape the flows of Time, and even the bricks of reality. Some are born with the gift, this power, but only one in recorded history. The rest develop it, through thoughts and many other elements.
The only drawback to their powers is that only they can experience being free of time and reality. Many, many, many have tried to help others, bring them to this place. They call it by many different names, the most common is simply The Waking World.
Elliot's partner was his whole world, but after Allan's death, his ghost haunts Elliot's dreams. Everyone tells Elliot to move on, but he isn't sure he can.
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It's been a year since the love of Elliot's life, Allan, passed away. Everyone thinks he should have recovered after that much time, but Allan still haunts Elliot every night. He struggles to maintain relationships with his family, and despite a coworkers interest he can't summon up the courage to date. Elliot is living for the past, because to live for the present means he'll have to live with a hole in his heart. But the question Elliot has to face chases him through his monotonous days: is mourning Allan with everything he has truly living?
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