Story: "Nethergrave" by Gloria Skurzynski,

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In "Nethergrave" by Gloria Skurzynski, a teenage boy named Jeremy is unhappy with his real-life interactions and finds solace in an online virtual reality game called Nethergrave. When he becomes obsessed with the virtual world, Jeremy must confront the consequences of his choices and determine what is truly important in life.