<p><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Michael Acosta is no stranger to heartache and misery; in fact he resides there. Widowed and self-loathing he has trudged through life since his wife's death looking for a way to cope with the pain.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>In 2092 anyone who wants to start a new life is not limited to Earth. Now all of space lies within grasp. And so he wonders: Could something drastic bring him happiness? If Michael could hold back his indecisiveness long enough to board a flight to Mars he might put to rest the racing thoughts. In the meantime he stares into the heavens watches rockets take off and wonders what lies in store for him beyond his fears.</span></p>