The Time Is Now
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James must make a decision about his life that may or may not ruin his relationship with his girlfriend. On his planet, Zarion, there is a war and the military needs recruits. His girlfriend is against war and the military, and wishes he wouldn't go. Now he must decide if his planet or his girlfriend is worth more to him. Time is running out and he must make a decision before it's too late, and he doesn't have a planet to live on.
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