Cyberpunk Edgerunners Novels & Stories

Then, there is a shift in the air. The moon begins to ascend into the sky, climbing higher and higher signalling the time is near. Co-ordinators of The Run – mated wolves whose job is to keep us safe – climb onto the cages keeping the problem females captive. They are waiting for the gun shot to release us. Thankfully, the wind is blowing softly from behind us. I could not get any luckier with nature on my side. With my scent blowing away from the males and deep into the forest, I will be able to get away quickly and find a hiding spot that hopefully has gear or food for me to take. With a grin, I slowly climb to my feet and lazily stretch, preparing my body to run because my life depends on

It is because of all these wrongs that I ran and will keep on running. The safe-haven I call the town line finally comes into view, bringing renewed hope into my being. I take the chance to pick up speed and rush into the safety net. I feel some resistance at first as if some invisible force is trying to keep me out, but I keep pushing forward, and soon I am safely across, relief causing my nerves to settle down. I turn around to face my pursuers with a smug grin, slowly walking backwards as I take in each of their faces.

Piper's chest rose and fell in a steady rhythm, her face serene. As dusk fell, Piper emerged from her room, refreshed and renewed. She stepped into the cool evening air, feeling the crisp breeze dance across her skin. A sleek black SUV waited, flanked by imposing bodyguards. Piper slid into the vehicle, surrounded by mirrored glass and polished leather. "I'm Lyra. I can do whatever I want!" As they glided through the city, Piper's gaze drifted to the passing shop windows. Lyra's elegant, high-collared dresses stared back, a reminder of the role she'd assumed.

Rene shrugged nonchalantly. "I asked you to be my girlfriend in front of Dimitri for a reason, we will meet the person we will meet after this. This woman is Dimitri's close friend as well as my ex-lover. Rosemary is the most reliable hacker, her name may not be famous, but when you need help with digital data, you just need to contact her, zipp...." Sandro snapped his fingers, "In just five minutes your business is complete, I have contacted Rosemary this morning and asked to meet. She's a person who doesn't like to leave the house, so I have to beg her for this meeting.. she's a vampire. Like I said earlier, I asked you to pretend to be my girlfriend because Rosemary is not only reliable i