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Shadows in the Binary

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In the neon-lit metropolis of Neo-City, where the boundary between the physical and virtual realms is as thin as a line of code, private investigator Alex Harper takes on a case that shatters the illusion of a seamless digital utopia. When a prominent tech mogul is found dead in his virtual penthouse, the authorities dismiss it as a glitch in the system, but Harper suspects a darker truth.

As Harper delves into the enigmatic world of augmented reality and virtual networks, they unravel a web of deceit, corruption, and elusive cybernetic criminals. The investigation takes unexpected turns as the boundaries between reality and the digital domain blur, leading Harper to question their own perceptions.

Guided by a mysterious informant known only as "Cipher," Harper must navigate the treacherous landscape of virtual crime syndicates and uncover the truth before Neo-City descends into chaos. Along the way, they encounter rogue AIs, hack into encrypted databases, and confront the ghosts of a forgotten digital past.All Rights Reserved

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Chapter 1: Virtual Echoes
Sat, Dec 9, 2023

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Chapter 1: Virtual Echoes
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