The Forge

I'd appreciate any feedback, but this is my first book so be kind please (and specific)! This book contains graphic violence, coarse language, and philosophical musings. - Dave Moore The United Nations replaces traditional warfare with "The Forge", an immersive virtual reality simulation where global conflicts are settled with medieval weaponry and the neural interface ensures every wound feels excruciatingly real. For Adam Smith, a young man trapped in a hospital bed by a degenerative autoimmune condition, the simulation offers the one thing reality cannot: a functioning body and a chance to matter. After illegally entering into the Forge, Adam discovers that years of suffering have given him a unique tactical advantage: while trained soldiers break under the simulation’s agony, his brain recognizes the pain as familiar background noise, allowing him to fight through injuries that would incapacitate anyone else.