Count Zero.

Summary

Marie, a passenger on a Japan Airlines shuttle, navigates through a sensory experience involving a tape featuring Tali Yi Shan. As she immerses herself in the program, she encounters Wei Rui Ke, who reveals unsettling truths about her friend Alan's death and the dark connections between him, a bio-lab, and espionage. Wei Rui Ke’s intentions seem manipulative as he entraps her in this virtual reality, using the sensory medium to assert control. Despite the surreal environment, Marie grapples with her feelings of fear and pity, longing for autonomy while realizing the complexity of her situation. The narrative blends elements of technology, art, and personal conflict, leading to a tense climax.

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