Mel balanced on the narrow slab. The beam spanned a steep gorge, with water rushing far below. Sweat dripped down her back, and her brow furrowed in concentration. Fear shook through her legs. She slipped.
She screamed, and the ground rushed up to meet her. She cowered on the bedroom floor, panting. Gawd, that VR felt so real. She’d try the boyfriend program next.
CANDACE FREILICH 