Maren Rose Hammond was the 53rd baby to be born on Cycle 4 of the 3001st Full Cycle. Therefore, she was also known as F.53 of 3001. She was Locality 10's darling.
Maren's family is known for her amazing Husband's excellent work as a Resident Transfer Advisor and her perfect children, two in Locality 6's required Childraising program, and one training in Locality 13, which is Design and Creation. Maren was also regarded by many as the perfect housewife.
Maren was a simple housewife, yet an efficient one. She fixed the recording cameras, installed the speakers, organized the 10 daily shots and medications for her family members, cleaned the house, and maintained the simulated garden, growing metal flowers and inedible vegetables for entertainment.
She couldn't wait for her two children to return from Locality 6, all ready for society.
But only one really would come back.
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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