Description
Dan is waking up just outside a small, dusty town. He is disoriented but quickly realizes he's in the wild west-themed virtual reality created by Lucid Enterprises. Alongside him are others who have recently uploaded themselves, and they are all directed toward a Welcome Center at the edge of town. As they gather, Dan feels a surge of excitement about his new life. He observes his surroundings and notices a woman, Nancy, who shares his eagerness but seems to be masking a deeper sadness. The group of newcomers is led into the Welcome Center, where they are greeted by Claire, a Lucid Enterprises employee, who begins to explain the next steps of their journey. Everyone receives the same basic set of tools: basic supplies, a revolver, spurs, and a small book that functions as his guide to this new world. Dan's curiosity builds as he imagines the possibilities ahead. However, Claire hints that the experience won't be the same for everyone, and not everything is as it seems.
Chapter 1
