6. Metaverse

Isabelle Mierau

by Isabelle Mierau

Story
Metaverse 2079 – 2099

“What are you interested in experiencing today? Based on your bio-chemical data, you seem quite energized today. Would you like to go on an adventure?” As every morning, Celestria awakened from a dreamless sleep by scrolling through the recommendation of her Virtual Assistant (VA). She accepted by tapping her right temple.

“Exiting!” Was the instant response. “Choose your kind of adventure: Romantic, Career, Self-development or Science?” Two tabs on the right temple. “Career it is!” 

Celestria’s VA projected a holographic menu, showcasing a plethora of career-centric adventures. Each option promised to unlock new skills, provide valuable insights, and propel her professional journey forward. And the best: She could gain earn conformity token for accomplishing new quests.

Her gaze settled on a hologram labeled “The Entrepreneur’s Odyssey.” Intrigued, Celestria tapped the holographic projection, instantly triggering a rush of excitement within her. The surrounding room transformed, dissolving into a virtual world brimming with innovation and limitless possibilities. Celestria found herself amidst an artificial bustling startup hub that mirrored her own aspirations and ambitions.

“Would you like to spice it up by adding some real life experiences?” Her VR asked. “For only 99 Token, you can unlock Augmented Reality experiences in your game.” Celestria tabbed her right temple. Her surroundings seamlessly blended with the augmented reality experience, as if a veil had been lifted, revealing a layer of digital enhancements intertwined with the real world. Next, her VA displayed the coordinates of an interesting investor two streets further. “Your challenge is to introduce yourself and pitch your idea within 5 minutes. Activate timer.” Her virtual assistant guided her from her home through the bustling streets, highlighting the path to the designated investor’s location.

Excitement flooded her body when she finally knocked at the door. She was actually doing it. While presenting her idea, she felt great, proud of her braveness and effortlessly took real time advise by her VA into account during the presentation.

As Celestria walked back towards her own building, her mind still buzzing with the success of her pitch, she noticed a figure lingering in the shadows. Curiosity piqued, she approached cautiously, the remnants of her augmented reality experience heightening her senses.To her surprise, the figure stepped forward, revealing itself to be a mysterious young man clad in a cloak that seemed to shimmer with an otherworldly glow. “Congratulations, Celestria,” he said, a faint smile gracing his lips. “Your entrepreneurial journey has only just begun, and I have a proposition that may alter the course of your destiny. I can take you beyond the dome, transform the way you see the world and broaden your horizon. Do you accept?”

© Isabelle Mierau 2023-08-25

Book Category
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Moods
Inspiring
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