Jamie had the air of a puppy in need of adoption and even though as a trained soldier he didn’t need anyone’s protection, Pierce found herself treating him like one of her younger brothers when she wasn’t paying enough attention.
Surviving abuse leaves no soul unscathed, and this is especially true of Ptielieren, an elite elvish bodyguard involuntarily integrated into an aversive-heavy culture. Strength can exist absent a ringing victory and weakness does not signify defeat.
Five college students are selected to beta-test a high-tech, virtual reality facility that brings your darkest fears to life. But when one of them dies, they realize the only way out is to finish the game.