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

        Once we made it back to Montpelier, I continued discovering more about myself and Romeo. We explored the area together. Climbed mountains, swam in lakes, followed birds, and made new friends along the way. I also texted or called Matt and Grayson every day. Talking about school or skating or where they might go in the future. 


	I am finally allowing myself to change and discover my inner self, not the Ben I thought I was. There was one particular Saturday when Romeo noticed me changing.


	We were sitting on a grassy hill at the base of a mountain where we frequently watched the stars.


	“I can really see you now. The real you. Not who you thought you would be or who you used to be. You’re lighter now.” He told me, making pathways through the stars with his fingers.


	“You really think so? It must be the fresh air and your grandma’s words of wisdom. No one can be the same after that.” I said as we giggled.


Chapter 47: Love Birds