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Once upon a time, a distant kingdom of the Deviants lay shrouded in mystery and peril. To escape the foreboding mist, a legion of brave souls set off to foreign lands, adamant in completing epic quests to discover the wonders of the world, hidden treasures, and long-lost secrets. Once in a blue moon, a traveler returns to the Deviant Kingdom victorious, clearing the mist with otherworldly tales and legends. However, their quest is far from finished. In the medieval outreaches of this mapped globe, our travelers valiantly search for their destinations, and capture the essences of adventure, discovery, and triumph.
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Dear travelers, if you have a heart for ambition, perseverance, and an open, inclusive mind, set forth into the Deviant Kingdom to deliver your message of far-off lands and legends to enthrall our society. The monarchs laud your bravery and welcome you wholeheartedly-do not hesitate to bring joy and unity to our 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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