[ WP ] By 2060 , mankind is able to transfer a human consciousness to the digital world . No longer inhibited by the limitations of a physical brain , these people become the technological overseers of human society , but eventually discover evidence of an afterlife they are no longer invited to .

Sarah took a shaking breath, a twinge of pain in her chest reminding her that her long life on Earth would be coming to a close. She sat and stared at the display in front of her, her mind was made up... and yet she still felt undecided. Or more so, she felt some regret for her decision. 
 
 `` Well?'' A simulated voice asked. Perfectly mimicking that of her late husband who had passed on to the digital world ten years ago, `` Is everything set? Are you afraid, do you need me to guide you?'' 
 
 `` I...'' She started, then covered her lips, felt a stinging in her eyes, `` I've decided on natural death.'' 
 
 `` You...'' The simulated voice trailed off. `` But, why? We were supposed too... You will be leaving me..'' 
 
 `` It's just what I know must happen.'' She said, `` It's the natural course I'm supposed to take.'' 
 
 `` Do n't you love me anymore? Have you forgotten me? I think about you every day.'' 
 
 `` I do. I do love you, Richard but, that was for life... and we, I, will soon be beyond that. In a different place.'' 
 
 `` It does n't have to be that way. We would be together for eternity here. In our own world. Just the way we always wanted. Sarah. Please.'' 
 
 `` I'm sorry.'' She sobbed, `` But it is something I must do.''
