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

Manager To-Soren gave her a private number before the time was up. Megan used her new phone to make the connection, after setting up a dummy email account all the calls would be traced back to. Then she downloaded a voice changer, put a piece of tape over the camera – low tech is sometimes best – and made the call.


“Manager Kia To-Soren,” she said as the line connected, “Are you in a place where you can talk freely?”


“I am,” she said. Then she took a breath. “And I’m only calling to tell you that we do not negotiate with kidnappers.”


Wait. Kidnappers? They thought she’d been kidnapped? “There was a bomb,” Megan said, not quite sure how to proceed.


“Yes, a bomb that did not kill her. Did you use it to cover the kidnapping?”


“I’m not a kidnapper,” Megan said. She had to cut To-Soren off; she was starting to get angry. “I said I have information on her. Not that I have her in my possession.”


Chapter 22: A Testing of Loyalty