"Congratulations, Franklin, you won!" said a metaverse host.


    "Yes!"


    "What are you so excited about, honey?" asked his wife, Rebecca.


    "We won a vacation to Dark Sanctuary!" He removed his headset.


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    "That''s wonderful! Will you bring your antique telescope?"


    "Great idea!"


    "Okay, I''ll start packing."


    "Rebecca, the online brochure says no holograms or artificial light, but they permit candlelight."


    She nodded and opened a window to see the night sky covered with thousands of satellite-laser-projected advertisements, then pointed a device at one. A holographic artisan shop appeared in front of her. "Hmm, real wax candles are so expensive these days."