What if your gaming character became more than just a role you play?When six friends receive mysterious crystal USB drives and an invitation to reunite for a gaming session after nearly thirty years, they can't resist the nostalgic pull of their favorite role-playing game, Space Lords of Strata. Dr. Stephen Maddox, using his old gaming persona Thomas Bright, promises them an immersive experience beyond anything they've ever imagined.But this is no ordinary game. The revolutionary technology from the secretive Jaddus Corporation blurs the line between reality and fantasy, gradually erasing the players' memories of their real lives as they become the characters they created decades ago.As they delve deeper into the simulation, the friends discover they're playing with stakes higher than winning or losing. The Jaddus "Collective" has plans for these Space Masters; they claim they need them, but for what?This is the gamelit prequel novella to Space Lords of Strata: Space Masters Expansion Book 1
