The Presence by Paul Black

Author:Paul Black [Black, Paul]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Adventure, Science Fiction, Fiction, High Tech
ISBN: 9780972600743
Publisher: Novel Instincts
Published: 2010-09-30T22:00:00+00:00

Deja felt someone tapping her shoulder. She pulled the VirtGear from her forehead.

“I asked if you wanted to grab lunch.”

Deja rubbed her eyes and tried to shake off the disorientation.

Tooie Coupland was looming over Deja, her arms folded, lunch bag hanging from one hand. She was on the same level as Deja but produced a juvenile game show popular with teens. “You look like you’ve been at one of those alternate life sites again,” she said. “What’s Green got you researching?”

“Ah, yeah,” Deja said with a bit of a headache. “I am, I mean was, at a site.”

“Honey, are you all right?”

Deja forced a smile. “I’m okay. Just a little spacey from jacking out.”

“Good, but let’s hurry. I want to beat the rush downstairs. It’s gorgeous day.”

“The rush? What time is it?”

“Now, honey, look for yourself.” Tooie leaned in and pointed to Deja’s screen. “God, you were in deep. Come on. Grab your stuff, and let’s go!” She abruptly turned and headed down the hall.

Deja looked at the time code and shivered.

11:42 a.m.

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