X.Piration Dates Become a Patron  When a nanotech hacker living on borrowed time hitches a ride with cybernetically upgraded war vet in the same situation, sparks fly. Kai has a massive bounty on his head and needs her protection. Neela is 10 years past her expiration date after being cut off from the drug she needs to survive. In a wild 'bucket list' adventure for chaos and credits, will the two find love and a way to stop the clock? Or will it strike midnight anyway.

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