Reality is Optional
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  • Time 52m
Ongoing, First published Jul 26, 2023
Reality is Optional is a novel about a group of gamers who are trapped in a virtual reality MMORPG. They are unable to log out, and they soon realize that death in the game means death in real life.

The gamers are a diverse group of people from all walks of life. There is the young and inexperienced gamer, the grizzled veteran, the social outcast, and the brilliant hacker. They must all put aside their differences and work together if they want to survive.

The gamers quickly learn that the world of "Reality is Optional" is a dangerous place. There are monsters to fight, traps to avoid, and other players who are willing to kill them for their gear. The gamers must also contend with the game's creator, who has a mysterious agenda.

As gamers fight for their lives, they begin to question the nature of reality. What is the difference between real life and virtual life? What does it mean to be alive?

The novel explores these themes through the eyes of gamers, who are forced to confront their own mortality and make difficult choices in order to survive. It is a story about the power of friendship, the importance of hope, and the meaning of life.
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