A lonely settler and a cynical cyborg make a discovery that could change everything they know about Mars - and each other.

After a year on Mars, Ellie is thrilled with how much progress she’s made on her homestead - although she can’t deny it gets lonely at times. Her only visitor is a big cyborg ranger who insists on keeping his distance.

When she finds an impossible little creature lurking in her lichen - a creature who shouldn’t exist - she should be terrified. Instead, Henry turns out to be a delightful companion, and she’s determined to keep him hidden from the ruthless corporation controlling Mars.

L-485 takes his responsibility as a ranger very seriously - especially when it comes to a certain pretty little settler. He knows she’d never be interested in a gruff, older cyborg, but that doesn’t stop him from watching over her.

When he realizes that Ellie is hiding a potentially dangerous secret his duty is clear - but how can he betray her trust? Can Henry bring two lonely people together as they try to solve the mystery of his existence?