The Grind

Set in a bleak future city ruled by an absolute monarchy, this story follows Savvy, a young woman who earns her living in a virtual MMORPG by “ghosting” for players seeking to improve their ranks. When a wealthy client offers her a chance at a better life, her pursuit of status becomes intertwined with a deeper fight to protect loved ones, especially as virtual battles threaten to spill into real danger. Filled with thrilling combat, compelling characters, and unexpected turns, the novel explores the high stakes of virtual and real worlds colliding.