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

        “It’s worth looking, but do you really think the portal would still be in one of our houses?” Matt asked me.


	“Well, we are different than other people so I don’t see why not.” I answered, still thinking about our parents. I wrapped my arms around myself.


	“That’s true. Imagine if it was at the carnival. I guess we’d be going down with the whole ocean.” Grayson said, remembering the big waves and storm outside.


	“Everything is so big now. It’s hard to comprehend so much after being isolated for so long. How long was I out there?” Matt asked us.


	“I think, a week. Maybe. I have no idea how long we were stuck in that room so it could have been longer.” I answered.


	“It felt like years. I’m scared, honestly.” Matt said quietly, the rain getting louder as it started to hit the front of the library.


	“Of what? This storm?” Grayson asked.


	“I guess. And of the future. I’m worried that we won’t be okay.” Matt confessed.


Chapter 30: A Chaotic Day