When three best friends, Ben Drewer, Matt Benders, and Grayson Engle discover that their world is a video game, they go on a search for truth and meaning. They stick together through every challenge and opponent that tries to stop them. Through using newfound powers to find portals, deciphering clues, and speaking to the creator herself, they must grapple with an unknown future and the potential to lose everything they love. Will their friendship and drive for free will save their world? Or will hope not be enough to make a difference?

An NPC's Reality is created by Samantha Kuban, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

An NPC's Reality

        When I came back to consciousness again, the guys were about an inch from my face.


	“Could you guys please back it up a little, your breath is disgusting.” I said as they nodded and backed up. I slowly looked around at our surroundings and before I could ask, Grayson started spewing everything.


	“You wouldn’t believe what happened. Matt found the right coffee shop after he saw through a back room and I was just coming up dry all around you know? So we go to meet up and you’re on the top of a freakin building. Which, I don’t even understand at all but I’m sure there’s a reason. Anyways, I got distracted as you were falling because I saw that punk chick across the street but then I remembered you were falling and the-”


	“Dude. Please just stop talking. We don’t even know if Ben is okay yet. You’re being ridiculous.” Matt said, pushing him to the side. They then both stood up and helped me up.


Chapter 10: News Flash