Transitory
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Transitory takes place on a strange and distant moon, where visitors are given the opportunity of exploring their past as physical re-creations.
When a human named Nate Maddox arrives for a long overdue vacation, he finds out first hand just how real these experiences are. He is shown moments of his history that he thought he'd forgotten many years ago, such as playing in the park as a small boy, or times working for his father aboard his space mining ship.
Exciting as that may be for Nate, his visit is going to be anything but relaxing. When a mysterious intruder arrives with murderous intent and sets about carrying out his plan, Nate is caught well and truly in the middle.
Can he find out who this person is before another attempt is made? Or will the last memory he creates be that of his own death? Only after investigating his past with the help of his alien guide, will he finally discover the truth.
Dare you enter the Rift!
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