Steven Orlowski

Paralytic State Steven Orlowski

Jaron Brundt had it all: he was a world famous virtuoso guitar player about to become a big-time rock star as the new guitar player in the Darren "Loud" Ray Band. But just as they were finishing the recording of their first album together and as they were planning a massive world tour Jaron got the worst news possible: he has ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease. Now, more than two decades later Jaron, who never got to go on that tour and never became the rich and famous rock star he should have been must make a decision that will affect him and everyone he loves permanently. Jaron has been offered the opportunity to enter a secret virtual reality world called Aeternalis. In Aeternalis he will be free of ALS and can resume his life. He'll regain his ability to walk, talk and play guitar. The only catch is that once he enters Aeternalis he can never come back. He'll have to say goodbye to his family and friends forever. What would you choose?Stay here completely paralyzed, unable to even breathe on your own, but cared for and surrounded by your family and friends. Or go to Aeternalis, an exact replica of the world we live in, except your body is free of the disease and you can live the life you lost to ALS. It's a tough decision. And in the end, Jaron chooses. But which way?Read and find out.