He checked his inventory. Empty. No machete, no rations, no flint.
The screen went white, a high-pitched whine ringing through his speakers. When the light faded, Elias was back at his desktop. The Amazon_Brawl_Hardcore_v11.rar file was gone. So was the game itself. File: Amazon_Brawl_Hardcore_v11.rar ...
The download bar for Amazon_Brawl_Hardcore_v11.rar finally hit 100%, its neon green glow flickering against the peeling wallpaper of Elias’s bedroom. He checked his inventory