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ORBITAL — Tern Station 4404

Two adults per household. When one dies, one must marry in 14 days or be reconciled. Sera Vance scrubbed air in Rim-4 for six years. The registry now says 441. Only 2 are supposed to exist.

Free: Chapters 1–4

  • Ch 1 — The Registry — sister dies Tuesday, groom assigned Friday, he already said yes
  • Ch 2 — The Second Column — ledger has second column, sister inside
  • Ch 3 — The Third Column — PENDING 41 names, Sera is one
  • Ch 4 — The Hatch — "There's another hatch."
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Map + Lore — Tern Rings hold the reconciled alive. 440 signatures in the ledger. Who is 441 and 442 (Nell)?

This week: You decide

Vote closes Monday when registry leaves: Does Sera open the inner hatch before inspection?

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