Can a man caught between dream and reality choose between the familiar and the unknown? Or is there more to this mission of destiny?

When Bernard Dayman is unexpectedly deposited on the streets of Old Town, he hasn't a clue how he got there or why he's come to this decaying city. But as he learns more about his surroundings, Bernard catches a glimpse of what his life could be --- and immediately sets out to achieve his heart's desire.

Soon he encounters an old friend, a long-lost love, and a new flame, all of whom point Bernard in the direction of his quest --- to obtain residence in the pristine and undamaged city of New Town. But he's not alone. He's surrounded by dozens of other people wanting to get out of the terrible Old Town. Can they surmount the obstacles that may keep them from a life in a better place? Follow Bernard on his journey of self-discovery and discover for yourself the difference between the dream of heaven and the stuff of earth.