Playing by Proxy

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.

Joe Weinberg · Games

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Chapter 40: A Meeting After Dinner

It doesn't take the full ten minutes before she gets a response. Barely two minutes pass before a message comes through. It gives her the name of a restaurant and instructions to come in and eat a meal, speaking to no one. After the meal, someone would approach her, as long as everything was secure.

She knew what it meant almost instinctively. They wanted to have the time to check her out, to scan her, and to check the area. Make sure that if she had backup, they could find it. They wanted to be able to make sure she was alone and make sure she knew she was alone.

It wasn't a trap, not exactly. But it shared a lot of things in common with one. It was intended to put her off balance, to make her nervous, and to make her feel like she didn't have any power. And the best way to handle this situation, it seemed, was to walk into it with eyes open.

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