The deceased protagonist who navigates the bureaucratic afterlife as a carer. Initially faking positivity in a re-start centre, he seeks promotion to reach the coveted "up there" zone. He partners with Rash and Liz, guides newly dead clients, and eventually uncovers that a runaway named Chick accidentally killed Rash. Despite reaching the top, he turns back to assist Chick, showing his growing empathy.
Fellow deceased individual who assists Martin in navigating the seaside town and planning an escape.
Martin meets a woman in a library, Liz, and realises he can read a book or newspaper alongside a living person... She suggests a boat.
Professional partners assigned to guide newly dead clients in the afterlife bureaucracy.
Martin is assigned a new co-worker, Rash, and starts to encounter difficult newly-dead clients... They set off to find the runaway and reach a seaside...
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