But around 2:00 AM, she reached the Hesperian Dragon. The readme’s warning echoed in her mind. She fought it anyway.

No menu. No save slots. Just a single line: “PRESS START – YOUR FATE IS ALREADY WRITTEN.” She clicked.

She took a breath.

Her phone buzzed. No caller ID. She answered.

She walked in. A glowing, translucent chakram spun on her countertop, casting shadows that moved like hoplites.