Chapter 3

That night, I logged in right on time. The game world was buzzing with players, the visuals dazzling everywhere. Leo was already waiting for me. His in-game name, "Stellar," stood out in the crowd.

"Claire, you're finally here! Come on, I saved you the best spot!" Leo's voice came through the game chat, full of that youthful energy and excitement.

We teamed up and headed into the dungeon. Leo's gameplay was so slick and graceful that he quickly drew a crowd of players watching. The live chat blew up.

[Stellar is so cool! His gameplay is textbook perfect!]

[Claire and…