Synopsis

Elara had known little beyond the glow of her monitor. For a year, *World Fantasy Online* had been her world, its intricate landscapes and endless quests a refuge from everything else. Then came the notification: a randomly selected gift from the game's administrators. Curiosity piqued, she clicked the link, and the familiar interface dissolved into a dizzying rush of color. The screen vanished, replaced by the scent of pine and damp earth. One moment she was in her room, the next standing benea