In a future defined by isolation, humanity lives in sterilized living units called "cubes," escaping a toxic physical world through a massive virtual reality game known as "Creation." George is one of the game's most successful players, finding the status and purpose in the digital realm that he lacks in his isolated physical life. But when a hidden family secret comes to light, George severs all ties with his father, Michael, who, a veteran high-altitude pilot, uncovers evidence that the global governing body, OneWorld, is hiding a truth that could change everything. Trapped under the relentless surveillance of the Spectrum database, where every word is analyzed and every action is recorded, father and son are ensnared in a conspiracy that bridges the gap between the physical and the virtual. As the boundary between humanity and machine begins to fail, they find themselves fighting for survival in a future where the game is no longer just a game.
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