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05 Advice and Plans
Frank walked over to the hallway on the right, picked up a hammer tucked into a recess on the wall, and then struck a gong in that same recess. Then he started walking over to me, “OK, another attendant will be here shortly. We can go set up your account. When you return, there’s a
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04 The Church of Money
Frank has pulled his bench so he can lean against the wall and put his feet on it. I pick the bench next to him, sit down and say, “I don’t think I am ready to brave that level of capitalism.” Frank starts laughing, “It’s so funny that you say that! You see, you are
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Indoor Space Challenge
I’ve been in lots of places like this one, some better, most worse. The place was cleaner than most and still lightly smelled of old ale and wood smoke. A rough planked floor, worn smooth by countless boots was dappled by the morning light coming in the open shutters. I was glad for that because
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03 Horn Point
“Jeb, there isn’t anything else we do for revivals. Are you ready to begin?” “Actually, if it’s possible, I would like a chance to get used to piloting my avatar. I would like to do that here, or somewhere ‘safe,’ before I need to start worrying about other people.” “Sure, you will find a little
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02 Character Generation
“Ok, so if I am in a video game, is this the character generation process?” Bob replies, “To some degree. There are no levels in Nirvana. If you want to be stronger, then exercise, or get special equipment. These things can change your avatar. If you want to be smarter, study – even special equipment
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01 Waking Up
There’s beeping and the hospital smell. I’m not dead. I’m supposed to be dead. Somebody is speaking to me, and I don’t recognize the voice. “Easy now, John, things aren’t what they seem. Please take a deep breath and open your eyes.” Angrily, “I’m NOT dead!” Looking around, “I’m still laying here in my hospital
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00 Disclaimers and Legal Stuff
Disclaimer This is a work of fiction written to entertain the masses! Space and time have been rearranged to suit the convenience of the author and book. Except for public figures, any resemblance to persons dead, living, yet to be born, or from alternate timelines or universes is coincidental. References to other works are for