The Nirvana Project (prologue)
When the technician stepped in, Bradley started and quickly sat up straight to fix his posture. He wanted to look alert. Here was a chance to prove himself, not just escape his cell for a few hours a day just to play games on this device that simulated real life and was the next best thing to being free. Although you couldn’t blame a guy for that, it would teach him valuable life skills. That’s why the program existed at all. "I’m Ashley,” she said as she closed the door behind her. “I’ll be your technician for the entire time that you are in the program…” Bradley didn’t know what to say. “That’s cool,” he said, hoping to sound enthusiastic without seeming too eager to get out. “Bet you're glad? Your time is almost up," she said and took a seat off to his side. "You're nearly free! This is the final step of treatment. It might be a bit of work, but you've made it to the exciting part!" Bradley just shrugged. When she didn't respond, he went with the...