Reminiscence

In a near‑future Miami where relentless sea‑rise has turned the daylight hours into a hostile blaze and the night offers the only refuge, society clings to technology that lets people step back into their own past. The city’s neon‑lit streets pulse with a mix of melancholy and glitter, a world where memories can be replayed as vividly as a living dream, offering both solace and danger to those who can afford the dive.

Into this liquid night works Nick Bannister, a weary private investigator who has turned the art of memory retrieval into his livelihood. Together with his trusted associate Emily “Watts” Sanders, they run a modest service that lets clients revisit cherished moments, balancing the intimacy of personal history with the cold mechanics of the machine. Their partnership is a quiet anchor in a world that constantly blurs the line between what is real and what is recollected.

When a captivating stranger named Mae walks into their office seeking help, the simple request quickly spirals into something far more urgent. Her magnetic presence and the fleeting glimpse of a shared past draw Nick into a search that feels both professional and intensely personal. The mystery surrounding her disappearance hints at hidden currents beneath Miami’s glittering surface, promising a journey that will test his skills, his resolve, and his willingness to confront long‑buried memories.

As the city’s shadows lengthen, Nick finds himself pulled toward a deeper conspiracy that threatens to unravel the fragile balance of his own history. The stakes become a haunting blend of personal redemption and the faint hope of love, set against a bleak yet hauntingly beautiful dystopia where every memory could be a key—or a trap.

Last Updated: August 10, 2025 at 00:40