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Ahriman

In a future where virtual reality blurs the line between worlds, scientist Dr. Marko delves into a VR experiment gone wrong, inadvertently connecting Earth with the mysterious desert planet Beulah. Caught between two worlds, young prophet Ahriman must navigate political intrigue and cosmic conflict to save both planets from impending destruction. : Dr. Marko, a scientist researching virtual reality societal simulations on Earth, discovers an anomaly when the legendary figure Ahriman appears in his lab's VR environment. Meanwhile, on the desert planet Beulah, Ahriman, a charismatic yet troubled young prophet, struggles against political turmoil and religious fanaticism under the guidance of his wise uncle, Ormazd. As the VR experiment malfunctions, Ahriman is transported to Earth, where his presence triggers global unrest and attracts the attention of powerful factions. Manipulated and kidnapped, Ahriman's persuasive abilities escalate tensions until a global crisis looms. With Earth on the brink of invasion, Ahriman realizes his uncle's life is in jeopardy back on Beulah. Driven by a desire for peace and reconciliation, Ahriman must confront his own people's aggressors and prevent a catastrophic war. Despite his efforts, Earth intervenes, leading to the destruction of Beulah. Alone and haunted by loss, Ahriman finds solace in a reconstructed VR simulation of his homeworld, where he encounters a digital manifestation of his beloved uncle. The story concludes with a poignant reunion in the virtual realm, hinting at the possibility of future adventures as Ormazd's loyal fighters contemplate their next move in the aftermath of interplanetary devastation.

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04/14/2009
Updated:
01/11/2025
Author Bio:
JZ Murdock is a multi-award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, and author with a passion for compelling storytelling across multiple genres. His true crime biopic, The Teenage Bodyguard, has won 13 prestigious screenwriting awards, while my screenplay Gray and Lover: The Hearth Tales Incident has earned 4 screenwriting accolades. As a published author in horror, sci-fi, and non-fiction, his book Death of Heaven won the 2024 New York City Big Book Award for Horror.

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