World of Eden: Immersion
World of Eden: ImmersionBook 1 of TrilogySet in a futuristic world where technology runs amok, World of Eden asks the critical question: How do we keep our morality and humanity in a world that is becoming increasingly nihilistic? Technology such as brain computer interfaces, artificially intelligent chatbots, and virtual and augmented reality has blurred the boundaries between right and wrong. What does it mean to value human life, to respect others, and to love oneself amidst increasing competition and societal advancement?Buffy Jang is the typical type A overachiever. The daughter of an academic, she spends most of her life programming, hacking, and studying to get into an Ivy League college. She is obsessed with the widely popular World of Eden virtual reality game, created by the legendary Sai Tanaka. Using innovative brain computer interfaces, World of Eden elevates and even transcends the gaming experience into otherworldly proportions. Having a fanbase of millions of players worldwide, World of Eden combines Christian ideology with the mythologies of various cultures (think, Greek, Norse, Japanese, Chinese, African, Middle Eastern, and Native American). It is popular for its cultural versatility and its addictive story. Buffy immerses herself in gaming, programming and her studies to disguise her grief over the disappearance of her father. She enters her own VR game into a competition held by Eden Enterprises, the maker of WOE, and wins a coveted internship at the company her senior year of high school. During her first day at the job, she accidentally unleashes a virus "Sin" throughout the user base, infecting the minds of millions of people worldwide. Seeking to undo the damage, she enlists the help of her mentor, Luke Tanaka. She joins his guild and embarks on a journey to undo "Sin", all while making new friends, juggling romantic interests, and rekindling her faith.…
