Cyber Dreams

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STUB NOTICE: CYBER DREAMS BOOKS 1 - 6 ARE AVAILABLE ON KINDLE AND AUDIBLE. AS A RESULT, I'VE HAD TO REMOVE MOST OF THOSE CHAPTERS FROM ROYAL ROAD.

A WARNING TO PROSPECTIVE PATREON SUPPORTERS: CYBER DREAMS IS ON HIATUS - THERE ARE NO ADVANCE CHAPTERS ON PATREON.

THANK YOU!

In the near future, the corporations that rule society treat their citizens like products and tools. People live to work and work to live, but not everyone—some people prosper on the fringe, some thrive as thorns in the paws of the corporate lions . . .

Juliet just wants to get a ride home from her double shift at the scrapyard when something bizarre and horrifying happens, something that throws her into the crosshairs of Western Bio Dynamics, a mega-corporation out of Phoenix that would just as soon dissect a person as interview them.

She didn’t ask for the stolen, illegal tech that falls into her hands, but she accepted it. Now she needs to find a way to skip town, find a way to hide from WBD until she figures out a plan. She has to learn to live in the shadows, to work outside the corporate system, and to deal with the sundry characters, honorable and nefarious, inhabiting that world.

Join Juliet as she works to improve herself physically, mentally, and in reputation. She has a lot of learning to do and will face many challenges along the way, from synthetic bounty hunters to double-crossing operators, to struggles with her own long-held beliefs about right and wrong.

Can one scrapyard welder stand up to the big corporations? Can she find a way to not only survive but also make a name for herself? Keep reading to find out . . .

New chapters every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (3,000 to 5,000 words each.)

Discord invite: https://discord.gg/jrkHqZhdeK

Information

Status: Ongoing
Year: 2022
Author: PlumParrot

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.7/ 5.0
Followers: 5,024
Views: 411,324

What readers say about Cyber Dreams

“I love the great characters that are well fleshed out. Good pacing and the story has a true cyberpunk vibe. Onto some nitpicking and probably more a matter of personal taste; I'd prefer less action in space and I like my MC's a bit more ruthless. Bottom lin…”
InmiumRoyal Road5.0 / 5
“Honestly, one of the best stories on Royal Road for sure. Honestly holds its own with traditionally published novels. Well paced, well written. Compelling characters. Not sure what more you could ask for really. Damn good story. Cyberpunk is a bit of a tric…”
Adam BirchRoyal Road5.0 / 5

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Community Reviews(10)

InmiumRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I love the great characters that are well fleshed out. Good pacing and the story has a true cyberpunk vibe.
Onto some nitpicking and probably more a matter of personal taste; I'd prefer less action in space and I like my MC's a bit more ruthless. Bottom line makes this story still a definite recommendation though!
Adam BirchRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Honestly, one of the best stories on Royal Road for sure. Honestly holds its own with traditionally published novels. Well paced, well written. Compelling characters. Not sure what more you could ask for really. Damn good story. Cyberpunk is a bit of a tricky genre to write and Cyber Dreams does really well. It's more on the action and adventure side of the genre. Think more of a Snow Crash or Cyperpunk 2077 sort of vibe rather than William Gibson or Phillip K. Dick.
BeewineRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Good Cyberpunk is written like this!
Down on her luck and financially trapped to the lower rungs of society welder Juliet Bianchi has wound up with CyberTech that the Corpos will kill her for. Forced to "Ride the Tiger" she and her new Cyberware are forced to run and improve herself if she has any hope to survive. Well written with a immersive fleshed out world that we could see actually existing, the story stays exciting and is a great read for action and cyberpunk fans.
DatateqRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I am really enjoying this story. I like the world building, and having been born in Tucson, I enjoyed seeing it used as a location. It has a solid cyberpunk feel, but with a lot of cool unique flavor. I think you have struck a good balance between the law abiding society and the lawless element without seeming too contrived to support "adventuring".
It seems like we are in it for awhile with Grave, but I do miss the freelance stuff she was doing at first. It is a little worrisome that WBD is so close on her trail.
I look forward to seeing where this story goes next. I can't wait until she goes off-planet. I am also looking forward to seeing more of what Angel can do. She hinted at some cool potential if Juliet got the right gear, so that could be a lot of fun later.
The only thing that is coming across a little flat is the situation with Hot Mustard. Given her trust and paranoia issues, I would think it would take a lot longer for her to even start to think of someone that way. I think the poor guy is in for some heartbreak.
Thank you for sharing your time and creativity.
Ca3disRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This review is written with regards to the recently completed first story arc. I will try update it as the greater narrative progresses.
Style: The writing style is pleasing and easy to parse.
Grammar: I have not picked up on any errors.
Story: First-off, the LitRPG elements fit seamlessly into the story's context and aren't overbearing.
The narrative has a very good pacing overall and is quite exciting - one of the few stories I wait for the next instalment with noticeable anticipation. Very nice worldbuilding is present.
Character: This is where the story really shines for me - I relate well to Juliet and I appreciate her willingness to try to do the right thing in a world/genre where greed, selfishness and ruthlessness is so common. Maybe this will change as she gets more jaded, but I really prefer a character that feels real and sharp who still bothers to be human. {One minor note I would make is that Juliet could stand on her own in some expertise areas - but that's what character development is for.}
Overall, Cyber Dreams has great potential and is realizing that potential with each chapter release.
{Side note: PlumParrot is very personable with commenters as well}
Elric The GreyRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I'm a BIG fam of Plum Parrot and this story just reinforces my appreciation of his talent as a writer. A great story with lots of sub plots and foreshadowing. Really reminds me of the Shadowrun Books from the 90's and early 2000's. Lots of action and adventures. Story set in an interesting semi-dystopian earth.
ChaospatRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The world of this story is alive. Instead of just focusing on technology, the author creates characters who live in that world. Even for characters that have only been seen once or twice, it's possible to read personality, backstory, and sometimes personal goals without slowing down the main story.
Their interactions with the MC allow his personality to develop at breakneck speed.
Errors and/or betrayals made by characters, secondary and main, are reasonable and not forced to advance the scenario. Which makes this story extremely fluid and pleasant to read.
Combat and stealth are short and simple, but since that's not the focus of this novel, I don't really mind.
Follower Of MysteriesRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The story is so far well done, main character is cool and like the way she handles her enemies, and friends. The overall progression of strength she has is what interests me most, as it's not to fast for what she has and slow despite the situation she's in.
GrelRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Great world building, characters, and plot. I love the combination of near future cool sci-fi and weird interesting disfunctional society. The main character has to navigate a dangerous world but one that presents so many intriguing opportunities to put her resourcefulness and growing skills to work. The world and characters feel instantly relatable and real because they are so well fleshed out.
Kilogram60Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
From the first chapter I have loved this story. It is well written and edited and is very engaging. It is a cyberpunk story with a female lead who is trying to come to terms with the tech she has acquired. So far she is overpowered in one sense but still limited by a massively unequal society and corporate power structure.