Book excerpt: Gerrid Lytum: creator of TIAR - the ultimate in Artificial Reality, he believes will revolutionize people's lives. Unfortunately, Gerrid's work has been closely observed, and it seems his fate is in the hands of those who wield the true power in this world. Will he become just another player in their plan for a New World order?... With the Nine in charge freedom will become merely an illusion. Can anyone stop them? (For a full synopsis, and further info, visit: www.thehiddenrealm.co.uk)