It is currently 7903. Poverty and pollution engulf the streets of London with too many arising diseases and not enough cure. Everywhere is divided between the mega rich and the extremely poor. A new trend has started where the wealthy have started to adopt these creatures called familiars. Looking like mutated human and extremely popular but rare, they have started popping up in the auction house called "The Circle" an exclusive club that works in mysterious ways. When debt and loan sharks start knocking at Thalia's family's door, The Circle drives her a hard bargain.