Addiction

Anya felt the familiar buzz in her pocket, like a tremor running through her bones. It was her phone, its insistent vibration demanding attention. She pulled it out, and felt warmth spreading through her hand as the screen illuminated. It was a notification from “Nocturne,” a new app promising unparalleled Read more…

A flicker of light danced across Ethan’s pale face, illuminating his glazed eyes glued to the screen. The clock displayed 3:47 AM, but time had become a meaningless concept in the digital world he inhabited. For weeks, Ethan had been consumed by “Grimhaven,” a VR horror game promising an escape Read more…