Rejected by the Alpha, Claimed by the Beast
I yelled, turning toward the door.
The door didn't open. Instead, Sam walked *through* it. Not because he was a ghost, but because the door simply failed to "Collide" with him. He looked at us, his notebook clutched to his chest, but his eyes were different. They were glazed over, reflecting the same blue light as the girl's tablet.
"The update is amazing," Sam whispered. His voice was melodic, perfectly modulated, like an AI-generated voiceover. "The 'Suburban Escape' level has such high engagement. The shareholders are very pleased with your performance, Alice."