Can a game be a dream come true? Jorah has found a world where he can be Megan Proxy, exploring his own gender identity even while exploring a cyberpunk world that is more than it seems. Something in the world isn't working quite right, but is that a product of the game, or of the fact that the game is using his brain as a mainframe for its processing? Will he be able to enjoy living as a woman, or will he be too busy trying to avoid getting killed for the things that he finds while he takes on the role of Megan? Will the secrets that she uncovers be enough to keep her alive, or will he have to process the loss of his female self so soon after finding a way to finally indulge her?
Playing by Proxy is created by Joe Weinberg, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Playing by Proxy

She didn’t check the notifications she received until she was safely back in her tube. She’d taken a phone from one of the kids at the diner and had already removed the tracking device that was hooked up to it when she finally took a look.


SECRET QUEST COMPLETE: Convince one faction that you are an important member of another faction. Reward: +1 Subterfuge, +1 Persuasion, 10,000 XP.


FACTION INFLUENCE GAINED: Ebony Roses, rank 1/5.


QUEST COMPLETE: Setting up base. Reward: 25,000 XP, +3 Talent points.


-You have gained a level. +2 Willpower, +2 Wits, +2 Intelligence, +2 Charisma. You have 3 Ability points, 2 Skill points, and 3 Talent points to spend.


Megan put all three of her points into Strength, then increased her Intrusion skill by two. When it came to the talents, there was a list of new talents she could choose from.


Chapter 21: The Birth of the Agency