On the other side of the city, Jake, a data entry clerk for one of Midas's competitors, took his fifteen minute break. He wasn't allowed to log out, which made getting up to use the bathroom a challenge, but at least he could check his email. There was a message from Midasoft announcing a new patch. The source was verified, but the content just had a vague message about performance and stability upgrades. He wasn't supposed to download during work hours, but he was on break, so Damn The Man. He skimmed through the EULA and clicked the 'Install' button.
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The City
Science Fiction"O'Donnell builds a world both enticing and unsettling...The City remains full of surprises at every turn." -JRD Skinner, "Flashpulp" Winner of The 2017 Ooorah Award for Best Cyberpunk! WELCOME TO THE CITY... The City is a place beyond the rea...