Emma Neuman // EMMA IN THE BOOK
When the boundaries between fiction and reality disappear,
the only truth is the one you write yourself.
Suddenly, in her predictable life, unpredictable and extraordinary things start happening,
for which there are no reasonable explanations.
The second novel in the trilogy, Emma in the Book, delves into the uncanny interplay between an author and her fictional creations. The second installment delves deeper into the concept of layered realities, introducing new characters and narratives that intertwine with Emma's story. As the protagonists confront their perceptions and beliefs, they uncover hidden truths about themselves and the world around them, revealing the complex interplay between different layers of reality.
In the book, Emma in the Book, we follow the life of a frustrated young woman who leads a monotonous existence, caring for her ailing mother and her favorite parrot, Arnold. Emma finds solace in VR shooting games, where she excels. Through a series of events, she experiences a 'time-based displacement' or 'time triangulation' that transports her from the library in which she is into a void, eventually leading her into the narrative of the novel Surprise Mode. Emma is unaware that she has fallen into the novel she held when the triangulation occurred.
Upon entering the scenes of "Surprise Mode," Emma becomes invisible and inaudible to its characters—Girl, Young Man, and LoL. Despite her unseen presence, she influences their actions, altering their fictional reality. With her assistance, the characters discover that Girl and LoL are identical twins who were separated at birth and remained unaware of each other's existence until age 28. Together, with Emma's guidance, they embark on a quest to unravel the mysteries of their lives.
At a pivotal moment, triggered by another temporal triangulation, Emma returns to the library. Determined to understand her experiences, she collaborates with David to uncover the truth. She begins to write her journey, which captures the interest of her neighbor, Aaron. With the help of his uncle, Emma's first novel was published in America, titled Emma in a Book.