Sol was an accountant on the 87th floor of Midas Tower. At first, she was excited to be working in such a cutting-edge playground, but the monotony of the real world quickly seeped in. She went to the virtual supply closet and hunted for the virtual toner. Surely, there was a better use for this technology. She longed for imaginary worlds, Adventure, Romance.
When the explosion rocked the building, she ducked down behind the shelves. After a few minutes, she poked her head out into the charred ruins. Bodies littered the office. She shrieked as they began to rise.
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The City
Science Fiction"O'Donnell builds a world both enticing and unsettling...The City remains full of surprises at every turn." -JRD Skinner, "Flashpulp" Winner of The 2017 Ooorah Award for Best Cyberpunk! WELCOME TO THE CITY... The City is a place beyond the rea...