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Neon Desolation: A CyberPunk Short Story

In the city of Neo-Babylon, year 2073, rain seemingly never stopped. Metallic droplets clattered on chrome roofs, a ceaseless symphony of the future. Neon lights punctured the gloom, reflecting off slick streets and towering monoliths of steel and glass. Amid this panorama of progress, countless digital billboards flashed images of prosperity and satisfaction. But beneath the glossy surface, shadows crept. Our protagonist, Jack, was an echo runner. A professional data thief, wired to the teeth with the latest sub-dermal implants. He carried secrets from one end of the city to the other, an encrypted courier in an age where trust was as scarce as clean air.