Jeri Blainey's morning started out badly. But when a video game character she invented appears to have become sentient, it gets so much worse. This short story by author Michael J. Sullivan, was originally published in the Unbound Anthology edited by Shawn Speakman and released by Grim Oak Press. Read for free on Royal Road.Releasing in ebook in the fall of 2023. What people are saying about "The Game" "An impressive and thought-provoking short story." - Mikel on Goodreads "The Game" is a wonderful short story, asking profound questions about existence and the meaning of life. I really enjoyed and be glad to see more from Troth." - Gil Estel on Goodreads "Great short story...different from much of Michael's writing (at least that I am familiar with). Definitely thought-provoking and chilling towards the end." - Gabe Erwin on Goodreads ". . . this one is just . . . brilliant! Do yourself a favor, everyone, and just read it." - Christomir Rackov on Goodreads.