ON HOLD | DIRTY NEON LIGHTS

Prologue

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Lectra city. Home to countless species- No two individuals could compare to one another. Despite the many flaws inside, the city was a 'great' place to be. The strong glare of blazing neon lights surrounded every building. Every area inside the city was bright and bold. A strong diversion between the neon lights; the littered-filled streets. Many- If not most streets in Lectra, were ridden with disposable components. From garbage to failed holograms, the city had it all. Unfortunately, most individuals believe that they will thrive in the city. Such aspiration and confidence tend to land them into debt, unemployment, and even homelessness. A harsh reality for many people.

The city has a large, prominent reputation for its billboards and holograms. Some holograms offer educational purposes- Whereas others offer self-pleasure, otherwise known as prostitution. Now, nothing is wrong with such acts of service. Lectra city is home to 'personal freedom and exploration'. Opposed to this fact, the people of the city suffer. Addictions are evident. Whether you travel to the mall district, or simply waltz down your local street, beggars and addicts are practically unavoidable. Every citizen follows a moral code here in the city. 'No judgment, no avoiding.' In other words, the citizens are expected to extend helping hands to one another. Oddly enough, a handful of individuals do not agree with the code.

We believe that the Solar System is almost perfect. 3047. You'd like to believe that the world has advanced greatly; however, corruption never cleared the air. The Solar System was peaceful for quite a long time. This was before disputes occurred daily. Fights have become a more prominent issue- Specifically here in Lectra city. Peace has no place in concurrent fighting. You can't discard good people if a few bad ones exist, but it's becoming difficult to do so. Nowadays, it's almost impossible to separate a 'mugger' from a working citizen. Our government claims that he's 'working on prevention' towards crime- This has yet to be seen in my eyes.

Shifting away from the city- My name is Cyberia. Those close to me call me Cyb'. I was born in the year 3030, I'm currently 17 years of age. My father works for ZER0 CORP- A well-known hologram front. Alternatively, my mother is unable to work due to her physical state. My mother used to work for the Lectra Police Department, although as of recently, physical violence has been on the rise. My mother developed heart issues when she was my age- Therefore, violence does not mix well with her being. My mother had to leave the LPD. Now, I don't resent my mother for the actions of the department- But it's difficult surviving on a single income in the city.

I never took an interest in college- And I'm unsure of what career I want to perceive. The regular, boring areas of work do not interest me. I long for something more; after all, working yourself to death in a dead-end job is not at all desirable. As much as I love Lectra City, I have the means to leave. I don't know when, but I will leave to explore a new area. Maybe even a new planet? To be honest, I just want to get away from all of the crime and corruption. There has to be cleaner, more sustainable planets out there- Right? I'd love to meet new species.

That was when I flipped open the screen of my Galactica3000. I viewed the screen in front of me- Eyes glimmering. A new opportunity. Do I take it? Or would my parents feel bitter about the entire opportunity? I could ask them for their opinions. But should I ask for their opinions? This may be a rash decision, but I long for adventure. Closing my eyes for a swift second, I slammed the sign-up button. Entering my details, I sent my application to the front. A bad idea? Possibly. But we all need to live a little- Right?

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