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The Switch: Chilling Near-Future Novelette
The Dawn - a virtual utopia for those who can afford it. The Cold - that miserable, grim reality where everyone else lives out their lives. Amongst millions, one man prepares to make the final step into the Dawn, where the physical body is left behind and the information that makes up the personality (some might say the soul) is transferred across the mythical Bridge. He has paid the entrance fee. He has made the journey to the Dawn numerous times. It should be an easy process...
28 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 21, 2021
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December 20, 2021
I was given a review copy of this short story and I was intrigued from the start - as I am with all this author's work.
The story is divided between misery and utopia - off and on - and 'off' shows the misery of the cold, heartless reality, where nobody wants to stay, while 'on'...
This was a disturbing story, and one where I could relate to the misery of reality. I couldn't help but wonder if a virtual life would be better and if that choice were given, what would it be? This is about choices but so much more. It's sad, and it was interesting to see what the choice would be by the man.
But there is a twist...
The writing style has an easy flow, despite the difficult themes. It's an intelligent and thought-provoking read and I thought it was amazing.
Highly recommended to those who like to think upon intriguing topics.
Very well done.
The story is divided between misery and utopia - off and on - and 'off' shows the misery of the cold, heartless reality, where nobody wants to stay, while 'on'...
This was a disturbing story, and one where I could relate to the misery of reality. I couldn't help but wonder if a virtual life would be better and if that choice were given, what would it be? This is about choices but so much more. It's sad, and it was interesting to see what the choice would be by the man.
But there is a twist...
The writing style has an easy flow, despite the difficult themes. It's an intelligent and thought-provoking read and I thought it was amazing.
Highly recommended to those who like to think upon intriguing topics.
Very well done.
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