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    Digital Requiem: A Stars and Spells Shorts
    Digital Requiem: A Stars and Spells Shorts
    Digital Requiem: A Stars and Spells Shorts
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    Digital Requiem: A Stars and Spells Shorts

    By Chuck Anderson

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    In a world where consciousness can be uploaded into a digital afterlife, Merciful Wilson embarks on a harrowing journey to rescue his late wife, Faithful, from the depths of a corrupted zone within the Elysium Network. Guided by the brilliant Dr. Bradshaw, Merciful must navigate twisted landscapes, face hostile fragmented consciousnesses, and ultimately confront a colossal, corrupted behemoth threatening to tear them apart. With unwavering determination and the power of their enduring love, Merciful and Faithful fight to cleanse the corruption and restore the network to its pristine state. But their triumph is only the beginning, as they discover their love has become an eternal force capable of shaping the very realms of the digital afterlife. In this gripping tale of love, loss, and the transcendence of mortality, Merciful and Faithful must embrace their newfound purpose and build a lasting legacy in the wake of their victory.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMead Hall Media
    Release dateMay 16, 2024
    ISBN9798224560905
    Digital Requiem: A Stars and Spells Shorts
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    Chuck Anderson

    Chuck Anderson is an author and artist based in Colorado. Chuck can often be found trail-running through the stunning Colorado landscape when he's not crafting imaginative tales or creating artwork. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys camping in the majestic Rocky Mountains with his trusty little trailer. Chuck's love for the natural beauty of his home state infuses his creative work with a strong sense of place and adventure.

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      Digital Requiem

      Chuck Anderson

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      The sleek waiting area of the Elysium Corporation hummed with quiet tension, the air thick with a mix of hope and apprehension. Merciful Wilson sat on a plush sofa, his gaze drifting over the handful of others sharing the space with him. To his left, an elderly woman clutched a faded photograph to her chest, her eyes shining with a longing that betrayed decades of grief. Across from him, a young man fidgeted restlessly, his fingers drumming an erratic rhythm against his thigh as he stared vacantly at the floor.

      Merciful felt a pang of kinship with these strangers, united in

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