Ray sighed.


    It was way past his bedtime and here he was, staring at the popcorn celing again.


    His cellphone beeped.


    “Play message. Parent mode.” Ray whispered.


    “Reading message in parent mode. Confirmed.” his phone whispered back. “Congratulations, Ray Ray Ray, you have been...”Stolen content warning: this tale belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences elsewhere.


    Ray scoffed but continued listening.


    “..another world. If you really want to have a bareknuckled brawl, this is your only chance.Sincerely, Vince Chairman, Vice President of the Macroshaft Customer Support Team.”


    "Like I would click that obviously sketchy link-” Ray said.


    “Clicking obviously sketchy link. Confirmed.” Ray''s phone interrupted.


    “Abo-” Ray said, but he was cut off by a blinding light and his whole world went white.