Past Crimes

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Welcome to Earth+, where by 2037, human interactions have largely shifted to the virtual realm. True crime enthusiasts no longer just consume content; they engage in hyper-realistic simulations to solve infamous historical crimes. This criminal entertainment industry is worth billions, with Past, dubbed the Disneyland of Death, leading the charge. Cassie West works for V.I.C.E, securing licenses for crimes and persuading grieving families to sell their tragedies. Despite the challenges of life and a high cost of living, she and her husband Harris are happy, especially as Cassie is finally pregnant after years of trying. However, one evening, Cassie's worry escalates when Harris stops responding to her messages, and emergency drones swarm toward their home. The shocking discovery she makes there alters everything. Cassie soon finds herself fighting for survival, targeted in both the real and virtual worlds. The stakes are high; if she fails to uncover the truth behind her husband's fate, countless others may perish. Action-packed and satirical, this narrative delves into our obsession with true crime and the commercialization of others' suffering, while also probing the dark potential of the virtual landscape.