The Virus (Short Story)
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A battle to the death between Apple and Microsoft turns into the possible destruction of the universe.
"Microsoft, lightweight 110 terabytes, father, famous professional wrestler Bill Gates enters the ring! Apple, heavy weight champion, 203 terabytes parades around the crowd and walks towards the ring!"
So will the famous persona's of the two brands choose to destroy the world or destroy themselves?
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