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"Virtual Addiction" by Seurat (addiction to virtual reality) 10, 9, 9 http://www.dejanews.com/getdoc.xp?AN=381524710 "Virtual Addiction" by Seurat (seurat7@enter.net). http://www.dejanews.com/getdoc.xp?AN=381524710 What some authors do when faced with the rules of a contest is try to write a story that fits the rules but is actually the opposite of what the contest designer expected. This is one of those stories. Seurat introduces us to a couch potato who is addicted to virtual reality. The problem is that it's difficult for us as readers to determine what is real and what is not. It all makes sense at the end, but I can't tell you any more without ruining the story for you. Ratings for "Virtual Addiction" Athena (technical quality): 10 Venus (plot & character): 9 Celeste (appeal to reviewer): 9