Hyperthymesia or Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM) is a rare condition where the individual has enhanced capacity to recall autobiographical details which includes events, images, dates — even conversations from every moment of one's life effortlessly.

Pol and Jen are highly successful debate partners, having made a name for themselves at numerous tournaments. With at least another year left of competing together and nationals nearing, their partnership has become a source of mutual respect and trust. However, Pol has started developing romantic feelings for his partner.

Severance is a procedure by which people totally split their consciousness into two while retaining a singular physical form — an “innie” which goes to work and an “outie” which goes about their regular life (family, hobbies, etc.). Both versions know of each others’ existence but not about what the other does. Severance is permanent for as long as the person remains employed in the job they underwent Severance for.

You are Vie, a mid-level architect in your mid-30s, married with two children. You struggle to balance a demanding career with family life but dream of achieving success and financial security for your loved ones. 

One evening, overwhelmed, you encounter a mysterious man who offers you a remote control that can manipulate time and reality. With it, you can skip unpleasant moments or fast-forward through challenges, making your path to success smoother and less stressful. However, every use of the remote causes you to lose the personal growth, and emotional connections tied to the skipped moments.

A return-of-service agreement is an arrangement by which the state offers free or subsidized education for qualified students in exchange of them working for the state under the appropriate government agency for a certain number of years.