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Meanwhile, in a dark turn, Orson awakens to find his every move controlled by a device implanted on his neck. Zane, the enforcer leading the armed gang, assigns him missions that have dire consequences for Abby. As Max delves deeper into the game, he grapples with the eerie realization that his in-game actions directly influence the fate of Orson and Abby in the real world.

The Tension Between Game and Reality

The narrative spirals as Max completes a series of increasingly heinous tasks, from robbing a bank to facilitating a school shooting, feeling the weight of his decisions grow heavier. Each mission is underscored by the notion of choice, or rather the lack thereof, as he is coerced into following the orders of formidable adversaries.