Starved in Metropolis
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In the year 2075, the city of New Haven stands as a grim testament to overdevelopment and urban decay, its skyline a tangled mass of skyscrapers overshadowing the crumbling slums below. Derrick, a young and talented graffiti artist, navigates this divided world with his close-knit group of friends, each a rebel in their own right within the city's vibrant underground art scene. Derrick's life takes a turn when he falls for a captivating street performer, whose daring acts of defiance mirror his own desire for change.
Together, Derrick, his friends, and his love interest stumble upon a groundbreaking secret hidden within the city's all-encompassing virtual reality network-a secret that holds the power to dismantle the oppressive elite and ignite a revolution. United by their discovery, they embark on a perilous journey through the urban wilderness, rallying allies from every corner of New Haven. Their ranks swell with a diverse array of characters.
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