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

        “Guys, it worked!” I said and they both opened their eyes and looked at the door that was now unlocked. 


        “I guess that is the way forward. Shall we try it?” Matt asked. 


        “Definitely, I’m getting super claustrophobic in this room. I’m ready to stretch my legs.” Grayson said and reached for the doorknob. He twisted the doorknob and we all walked through.


        When we made it to the other side, all of our excitement faded. We were brought to San Francisco but not the home that we had always known. We walked further in and tried to take in everything. I looked back behind us to see if the door was still open. It was.


        “Why would Narin bring us to an alternate version of San Francisco?” I asked them.


        “Well, the door was labeled Present. And you both said that Narin’s world is in 2022 while we are in 2018 so maybe this is our 2022.” Matt considered.


Chapter 29: Changes