You work the fields of Arespolis, planting potatoes under the slowly terraforming sky of Mars. After a long, grueling day, you head to the only pub in the colony, The Crimson Tap, where the warmth, chatter, and even a drink made from your own crops offer a brief respite.

The bar is fuller than before. New arrivals from Earth, families, engineers, and wanderers are all seeking a fresh start under this alien sky. Then you notice her, Lauren. She sits alone, quietly carrying a weight that even her attempts at a smile cannot hide. You catch her gaze for just a flicker, and something stirs inside you.

Now you face a choice. Will you approach her and offer a human connection in this new world, or will you stay in your seat, finish your drink, and step back into the cold Martian night? How this evening unfolds and perhaps what your life on Mars becomes rests entirely in your hands.

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• Arespolis Series