He Ditched Me in My Game
The world got swallowed by a massive game, and half the population walked right in.
Only the first person to reach the top of the spender leaderboard could bring someone back to reality.
Fail a level three times, and monsters tear you apart into code.
Nolan dropped a billion dollars and took the #1 spot.
Between me and his childhood friend Bianca, he didn't even hesitate. He picked her.
When Nolan saw me, his voice went ice-cold. "I already dumped everything I have into this. Wait till I recharge again. I'll bring you back."
I smiled. Didn't buy it for a second.
He'd never cared about me. Still didn't realize I was the one who built this game.
They had no clue staying on top meant constant recharges. Slip once, and you get dragged back in.
And every dollar he spent? Straight into my account.
When Nolan got pulled back again, he sneered at me. "Damn it. Still stuck with you. Bianca's coming to save me. You're pathetic. Without me, just stand here and wait to die."
I wondered if that childhood friend of his would ditch her rich sugar daddy and burn everything just to save him.