System Stories Novels & Stories

“Substantial? That’s helpful.” The System remained silent for a moment before another message appeared. [I AM NOT A FINANCIAL ADVISOR. I AM A SURVIVAL SYSTEM. MY PRIMARY FUNCTION IS KEEPING YOU ALIVE. MONEY IS YOUR PROBLEM.] Cassie stared at it in disbelief. “You could at least pretend to be supportive.” [I HAVE BEEN SUPPORTIVE. I GAVE YOU A PREPAREDNESS SCORE.] “You gave me seven out of a hundred.” [SEVEN IS BETTER THAN ZERO.]