"What is real, if not the depth of the illusion we choose to believe?"

  "An absolute imitation is not a copy—it becomes the original."

  — Inspired by the Narrative

  Seven people logged in. Within a week, they were dead.

  This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road. If you spot it on Amazon, please report it.

  Now Detective Evan McKay is being sent into the same system.

  To find the truth. To survive.

  Tech-noir. Psychological mystery. Virtual obsession.

  ?? The system is live. It's already adapting. To you.