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In the World of Pseudonyms: What Do ZKMDY and Česta Bibertal Write About?
Our enthusiasm for technology is constantly renewed, and just as constantly, it falters. We often miss the moment when the mechanism that turns a technological novelty into a dangerous and toxic routine kicks in. Virtual reality is no longer just an escape from the materially confirmed "state of affairs"; it is a reservoir of stories—stories that don't passively wait for their audience but aggressively impose themselves on both the world of fiction and the world of material reality.
The cyber fiction Surprise Mode combines all the elements of an interactive, hyper-realistic novel: tension, suspense, fear, and anxiety. This novel does not lack love and adventure, the building blocks of storytelling from the stone age to the virtual cave. Its most important theme is the saturation of the hysterical acceleration of experience visualization.
Multimedia artist, under the pseudonym ZKMDY, dives into the dimension of virtual reality and artificial intelligence by presenting a protagonist whose desires generate stories. This antagonist also serves as the plot generator, creating a whirlpool of stories, contexts, and situations in which "She" finds herself. She is an energetic woman whose restless longings inspire an AI bot to generate one-time VR applications and realistic avatars, resulting in an ocean of threatening stories. “Everything I opened in the metaverse was stupid, boring, and a waste of time,” says hacker LoL, whose "pure curiosity and experience comparison" leads her to help "Her." "Surprise Mode" is both a threatening virus and a poetic promise—a fast-paced and precise story.
The novel SURPRISE MODE it’s a unique blend of introspective cyber-reality, emotional depth, and aprofound exploration of identity, relationships, and morality.What stands out most is the way author integrated psychological and philosophical themes into thenarrative. The characters grapple with complex emotions and ethical dilemmas, all while navigating aworld where technology and human nature collide in fascinating ways. The protagonist’s inner world,her relationships, and the looming presence of advanced technology (like the metaverse or AI) allcome together to create an immersive and thought-provoking experience.The philosophical undertones of the novel—particularly around identity, creation, and the moralcomplexities of technology—add a layer of sophistication that will likely resonate with readers whoenjoy cerebral fiction.Author’s ability to weave together the emotional and intellectual aspects of the narrative creates abalance that is both engaging and reflective. There’s a palpable sense of personal growth andtransformation throughout the novel, which gives it an elegant, almost meditative quality despite theintense situations that characters find themselves in.It’s a novel that invites contemplation, rewards close reading, and has the potential to resonatedeeply with readers interested in cyber-reality, human connections, and the ethical frontiers ofscience. It’s well worth the effort author put into shaping it.
C. G.