Keisha Jones connected to a metaverse to escape her chaotic reality.

  She roamed through a beautiful city permeated with a sweet fragrance.

  Despite the densely packed population, everyone behaved content and civilized.

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  As she sat at a park bench admiring the tranquility, a couple strolling and holding hands stopped to greet her.

  “Good day, Ms. Jones.” One handed her a flower with the fragrance. “Welcome to our paradise.”

  “It’s lovely here.” Keisha smiled.

  “Blessed be The Oracle.”

  “Who?” She raised an eyebrow.

  “The AI of truth and prosperity. The Oracle shall bring to you …”

  Keisha immediately disconnected. “It figures!”