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

        “Do you think it will bring us to Matt?” Grayson asked me.


	“I guess we have to find out, right?” I answered and he nodded.


	“Fingers crossed.” He said as he grabbed the doorknob and opened it. He walked through and then I followed.


	We were instantly brought to a small boat, about the size of a minivan and I recognized a familiar boy with a blonde buzzcut sitting and looking out on the ocean.


	“Matthew?” I said quietly and he didn’t move. Grayson and I took a step closer.


	“Matt, is that you buddy?” Grayson said and Matt stood up suddenly and turned around. Grayson immediately took a few steps closer and wrapped him in a hug. I joined them and wrapped my arms around them. 


	It felt like we had been standing there forever, crying together until we all let go.


	“I thought I’d never see you guys again. I fricken died.” He finally said, still in shock. 


Chapter 25: Answers