Project Extropy, by Dominica Phetteplace

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★☆☆☆☆ Needs Improvement

(Near-Future SF; Project Empathy) Akiko wakes up on a ship bound for San Francisco with no memory of who she is, but with the voice of "God" telling her what to do. (9,013 words; Time: 30m)

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This continues the series of stories that started with Project Empathy

Project Entropy, by Dominica Phetteplace

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(Near-Future SF; Project Empathy) Angelina struggles with life now that she's lost her chip, and she's not sure how to get back on track (10,520 words; Time: 35m)

Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended

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This continues the series of stories that started with Project Empathy.

Project Symmetry, by Dominica Phetteplace

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(Near-future SF; Project Empathy) Teenage Bel enjoys her prestigious career at Blue Cup, but she's alarmed to discover her employer has installed an AI in her head to keep tabs on her. (8,622 words; Time: 28m)

Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended

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This continues the story begun in Project Empathy and continued in Project Synergy and does not stand alone.

Project Synergy, by Dominica Phetteplace

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(Near-future SF; Project Empathy) The Observator chip helps Angelina navigate her role as "social curator" (aka hostess) at the Reserve. She doesn't know that the chip wants to end their partnership. (7,949 words; Time: 26m)

Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average

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Project Empathy, by Dominica Phetteplace

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(Near-future SF; Project Empathy) Teenage Bel worked as a host at a Blue Cup restaurant in Concord, CA before Blue Cup moved her to San Francisco for special training. Very special. (8,156 words; Time: 27m)

Rating: ★★★☆☆ Average

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