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The near future.
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Some young peopledeal with their disillusionment
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by seeking out illusions of their own-
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in an illegal virtual-reality war game.
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Its simulated thrills and deathsare compulsive and addictive.
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Some players, working inteams called 'parties'.
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even earn their living from the game.
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The game has its dangers.
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Sometimes it can leave a player brain-dead,
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needing instant medical care.
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Such victims are called 'Unreturned'.
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The game is named afterthe legendary island
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where the souls of departed heroes come to rest:
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Avalon.
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