Mickey Belmont was a normal community college-going guy when, one day, a strange card literally falls right in front of him. A few lines catch his attention.

[Be Bold Trailblazer!] [Step Into The Hidden World! The Truest World Is A Portal Away!] [Play The Game And EARN The Chance For FABULOUS CASH PRIZES!!!]

Mickey's a guy that could really use any extra money so, curious, he checks out the game.

It's a fully fleshed-out VRMMO. A type of game that Mickey only thought could exist in fiction.

Mickey's interested. He wants to play. There's one big catch however, the game requires a special headset.

An offer pops up for a free headset and Mickey goes for it and orders it.

Life happens. He has to go visit his sick relative for the afternoon, but when he returns home, waiting for him is a package.

It seems that the Hidden World is eager for him to play the game