EXHIBIT A - Derek Byrne - Wattpad

Story cover for EXHIBIT A by DerekB101

EXHIBIT A

Reads 111
Votes 0
Parts 6
Time 1h 4m

Reads 111
Votes 0
Parts 6
Time 1h 4m

Axel Grout is a genius with numbers, a disaster with people. But online, he's unstoppable. From his Academy pod, he breaks into the dark web-battling cyberfreaks, outwitting punks, roaming hidden realms under his alias. Until he meets his match in sissyboy5.

The Schoester Academy is no ordinary school. It's a haven for the strange and exceptional-kids whose minds don't follow straight lines, who think in music, numbers, or algorithms, and who don't quite fit anywhere else.

But when a student vanishes, the system starts to crack, and Axel is drawn into a conspiracy bigger than he imagined. His questions about consciousness, time, and truth suddenly have real-world consequences.

For fans of Ender's Game, Black Mirror, and cyberpunk thrillers, Exhibit A explores the illusion of control in the digital world-and what happens when the mask slips.

Content warning: bullying, mild language, dark themes
Posting weekly - feedback welcome!

Thanks to Tony Cabon for the images.All Rights Reserved

Table of contents

6 parts

Sign up to add EXHIBIT A to your library and receive updates

or

#79virtualreality

Content Guidelines

You may also like

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐎𝐒 | liam stewart [1] by crocodileskinboots

When the pandemic ravaged America, a generation of American children found themselves thrust into a world where innocence was a luxury. Governments scrambled to maintain control of the powerful youths, collaborating a mixture of brute force and psychological warfare to extinguish any hopeful childish spirit inside them. But for a lucky some, their soul could not be destroyed so easily. Instead of submitting to the nation's intimidating standards, they simmered with a quiet rage, nurturing seeds of rebellion that lay dormant inside them. They weren't the drones that the state wanted them to be, but instead bloodthirsty teenagers with a lust for global revenge. The government may have gotten away with it for the first few years but now, she has awoken. Chaos is coming. Liam Stewart x [OC] Based on the film The Darkest Minds.

The Descent by NyxStormy

They set out on a rescue mission-only to realize they were the prey. Now, five women are trapped in a deadly game where survival isn't just about escape-it's about unraveling a sinister conspiracy built on retribution, deception, and a warped sense of justice. Is this a personal vendetta, or is something far more insidious at play? How much power does their enemy truly wield? And what is the ultimate endgame? Meanwhile, Kieran is caught in a web of uncertainty. Are they all ensnared in the same trap, or are they merely pawns in a much larger, more dangerous scheme? As the stakes soar and the enemy closes in, one question lingers-what happens next?

88: A Dystopian Horror by ROYALARCHANGEL

"Earth stopped spinning. Most died in the cold. The rest... changed." Years after the catastrophe, a survivor is dragged into an interrogation room, accused of knowing too much. But what he remembers-what he lived through-isn't something you can explain. There were symbols carved into skin, voices that didn't speak, and shadows that wore human faces. This is not just a story about survival. It's about what's left of you after the cold gets in.

The Dead Walk Among Us by JennaMarissa13

It's been ten years since the fall of humanity. I was only ten years old when the zombies took over. The military told us to flee underground, explaining that it was safer. The zombies are smart, too smart. They can learn to hide themselves. Some of them disguise themselves to look like normal people. We tell them apart by checking their eyes. Zombies have enlarged pupils compared to humans. No one knows why. 🏆 3rd place in The Flames Awards Sci-Fi category 🏆3rd place in The Slayer Book Awards 🏆3rd place in The Siren's Curse Awards @ScienceFiction added The Dead Walk Among Us to their Zombies reading list.

The Undergrounders: Volume I by Kaiddance

**NOT A PAID STORY. ** Free story + Paid Bonus Content The Undergrounders are dying. Two hundred years ago, climate change and natural disasters drove humanity Underground, forcing them to survive on limited means. The penalty for crime is death-a harsh sentence to deter those who would defy the fragile order set forth by the founders. An unknown illness sweeps through the Caverns, threatening to kill the population if a cure is not found. The Council assures the people everything is alright; that this is nothing more than a strong yearly virus that will run its course. Kanden isn't convinced. After a string of questionable deaths, he investigates the source, leading him to a shocking discovery. Realizing the solution lies outside, he seeks a way outside the Caverns - above ground and into the unknown. Betrayal, violent mobs, and the threat of death loom over Kanden in his race to find a cure and hope for his people's future. **Contains mature themes of moderate to strong violence, mental health discrimination, and strong language.** ©️ 2022 All rights reserved. No part of this story may be translated or reproduced without the author's consent. Any violations will be subject to copyright laws. If you are reading this story outside of Wattpad, it is pirated and likely infected with malware.

Hail Every Lamb - by AiramK

With a plague ravaging the world, the remaining people come together to create D.E.S.P.A.I.R Although they mean to cure the world and rid it of this monstrous infection, their experiments are twisted and cruel "The end always justifies the means" The real question, though, is yet to be even discovered: Does the end really, always, justify the means? What is the line not to be crossed? Is there one at all, when it comes down to saving the world? Or follow the story of Sam, Kris, and Mortem as they try to escape a facility that tortures them to no end with needles, puzzles, and tests of all sorts to supposedly find a remedy for a deadly disease, while in the back of their minds rots one question: If staying means the world can be cured, should they really leave?

His Forbidden Entanglement ✔ by Elizabethjaybooks

Axel James King commands attention as the ultimate heartthrob - blessed with looks, wealth, and a trail of adoring girls. A world of opulence and glamour orbits around him until his gaze locks on Chloe Jones. Chloe, the classic good girl, is all about doing things right - stellar grades, on a scholarship, and from a down-to-earth background. Juggling two jobs to make ends meet, she quietly shoulders the responsibility of caring for her father, navigating a life that's far from easy. As their worlds collide, the clash of cool meets good isn't all smooth sailing. Tensions rise, and the unexpected chemistry between Axel and Chloe threatens to disrupt the status quo of Richmonte High's social hierarchy. Dominic King strongly disapproves of his son's relationship, but the storm truly hits when a scandalous video of Axel and Chloe spreads like wildfire at school, turning their lives upside down. To escape the drama, they run away, but life outside isn't as rosy as they thought. Dealing with surprise obstacles, a silent tension sneaks into Axel and Chloe's relationship, making them wonder if leaving their old lives behind for each other was actually a big, regrettable mistake. It's like an unspoken question hanging in the air - can their love tough it out or will it crumble under the pressure? Content Warning: This story addresses highly sensitive themes, including sexual abuse (not involving the main characters). Reader discretion is advised. Additional details can be found in the disclaimer.

INSERT 25¢ TO CONTINUE : Into the AudoScape by jebbadibbah

"Take a deep dive into the forgotten early-CGI worlds hidden through the walls and wires, but make sure you at least know a way out. After a minor car accident, three kids stumble upon a strange glowing crate with an advanced Virtual Reality set inside of it. With this new found power, the youngest of the kids begins to spot a common enemy lurking within each electronic device. With this influencer in disguise, the world around these kids begins turning itself inside out. As it seems like the mysterious device is the only key to stopping this vicious virtual villain, it becomes increasingly difficult to pull herself back into the warming embrace of her own reality. " ---- Art and story by Jebbadibbah Max Headroom, Dragons Lair and other nostalgic properties described belong to their owners, respectively

Beneath the Shadowlanders by ManderRitzert

We knew something wasn't right from the moment we awoke. It was like something was missing - a part of our very souls - and we couldn't sense the deficiency, no matter how hard we tried. A hundred million eyes adjusted to the dark all at once, all surprised to be awakened so soon. We ran through our checklists of limbs and senses, drawing ourselves out of our dreams piece by piece. Some went back to sleep, unaware, unbothered, too tired to notice the difference. Some lay in bed, too anxious to stand until the light of dawn crept through their windows at last, and they were sure the monsters in their closets had gone back to sleep. Some leapt from their slumbers, more keenly aware than others that the missing pieces were important. But we didn't know. We couldn't have. Not until we found ourselves standing in the light and discovered: We no longer had shadows.

Breed and Burn: Faceless by aribaaax

Monsters don't exist but humans do. Humans have a talent for destroying anything beautiful about to bloom. When the last human on Earth died, she died like a hero going home. In a world without a future, each passing moment is the end of the world. It is the year 2136, seven years from the supposed extinction of the human race. Along with Axel, a group of teenage boys wake up in a train with no memory of who they are or where they are going. They make up the remainder of the human population. They soon discover they are much further away from home then they thought. When they look outside, they realise the sky is black tinged with blood, the buildings are made of flesh and plumes of smoke escape from the cracks of the scorched grounds. Time does not exist here. Even the sun and moon has abandoned them. They quickly discover they are not alone leading Axel to believe he isn't the good guy after all. Truth to be told, he doesn't even think he's human. When Axel discovers something far worse then he could ever imagine, he knows no matter how much he wants it some stories won't have a happy ending. In fact, this might be the final ending for humans. Book 1 aesthetics credited to KissingSatanSlowly

You may also like

Slide 1 of 10

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐎𝐒 | liam stewart [1] cover

The Descent cover

88: A Dystopian Horror cover

The Dead Walk Among Us cover

The Undergrounders: Volume I cover

Hail Every Lamb - cover

His Forbidden Entanglement ✔ cover

INSERT 25¢ TO CONTINUE : Into the AudoScape cover

Beneath the Shadowlanders cover

Breed and Burn: Faceless cover

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐎𝐒 | liam stewart [1]

When the pandemic ravaged America, a generation of American children found themselves thrust into a world where innocence was a luxury. Governments scrambled to maintain control of the powerful youths, collaborating a mixture of brute force and psychological warfare to extinguish any hopeful childish spirit inside them. But for a lucky some, their soul could not be destroyed so easily. Instead of submitting to the nation's intimidating standards, they simmered with a quiet rage, nurturing seeds of rebellion that lay dormant inside them. They weren't the drones that the state wanted them to be, but instead bloodthirsty teenagers with a lust for global revenge. The government may have gotten away with it for the first few years but now, she has awoken. Chaos is coming. Liam Stewart x [OC] Based on the film The Darkest Minds.