Lena and her classmates get together to enjoy the afternoon in a high-tech virtual escape room. Except Lena's not really a fan of all things high tech or virtual. When things go wrong … is it really real or is it all part of the game?

This story introduces readers to Lena Hayes, the star of the show in the author's Flesh & Metal series. There are other characters present as well, though the only one we really get to know is Lena.

This engaging near-future novelette will leave you wondering what's real and what isn't. ( )