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

        I started to lose track of the days. I never stuck to any routine other than following my instincts. Today, it was time to reconnect with Matt. As soon as I woke up, I got ready and headed over to his house, hoping he would be there. 


	I knocked on his door and waited. After a few minutes, he answered the door.


	“Hey, Ben. I haven’t heard from you in a while. Are you okay?” He asked me.


	I shrugged my shoulders, “I’m not really sure. That’s why I was hoping you’d be home. Could I come in?” I asked him.


	“Of course, come on.” He answered as he put his arm around my shoulder and we walked over to one of the couches in the living room. 


	“Where’s Shan? Or your parents?” I asked him, not quite ready to talk about myself yet. 


	“We actually broke up a while ago. We didn’t want the same things anymore. And my parents are both in Portland right now on a little vacation together. Anyway, how are you feeling?” He asked me and I sunk deeper into the couch.


Chapter 40: Alignment