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2287. The Martian Republic is an established country on Mars. The planet was colonised in the late 21st century. Not all is well though. The Martian Republic is gradually getting farther apart from Earth. The Earth Association is trying to fight against this increasing separation. Its exchange programme for Mars children seems to work well. However, suddenly children start dying of measles, an illness against which, it soon becomes clear, the humans born on Mars do not have any antibodies. Are these deaths just an unfortunate coincidence or is there a bigger plan behind them?
Marc Lafont lives in London. He works for a bank in the city, a high-flying analyst. From the outside, he's made it. But Marc is stuck in a rut: days, weeks, months and years pass at incredible speed, while his life doesn't change. He loses himself in his routine, unable - or unwilling - to get in control of his life. As every winter, the flu hits London. However, this time is a bit nastier than usual. Could this be a chance for Marc to finally change his life?
Marc Lafont vive a Londra, dove lavora per una banca della City. Giovane, ambizioso. Al primo sguardo, sembra che ci l'abbia fatta. Ma Marc è imprigionato dalla routine quotidiana. Giorni, settimane, mesi ed anni passano ad una velocità incredibile, mentre la sua vita non cambia. Si distrae con il tran tran quotidiano, incapace di prendere il suo destino nelle sue mani. Come ogni inverno, a Londra arriva l'influenza. Questa volta è un po' più forte del solito. Sarà questa l'occasione che Marc aspettava per cambiare finalmente la sua vita?
A Patient, without anybody that believes him, turns to the internet for advice. A Doctor, disillusioned with his day job and seeking respect, is there to listen to him. Will they succeed in helping each other?
Thuy has just arrived in London, ready to start a new chapter of her life. But, on the very first day, she loses all her money to a scam. Will she make it in the Big Smoke?