Book excerpt: In ""Holographic Dreams,"" reality bends and twists as advanced holographic technology reshapes society. Zara, a brilliant but disillusioned engineer, finds herself at the center of a gripping conspiracy when she discovers a hidden flaw in the city's augmented reality system. As she digs deeper, the lines between what's real and what's virtual blur, challenging everything she thought she knew. Teaming up with a rogue AI and technology-wary rebels, Zara navigates a world where nothing is as it seems. The story pulses with tension as she races to uncover the truth, facing moral dilemmas and unexpected challenges along the way. Set in a near-future urban landscape, the novel explores profound questions about perception, existence, and human connection in an increasingly digital age. With its blend of hard science fiction and urban fantasy elements, ""Holographic Dreams"" offers a thrilling and thought-provoking glimpse into a world where holographic illusions have become indistinguishable from reality.