Imagine: living in different virtual realities; experiencing a changing, surreal world; seeing people create and manipulate holograms; learning about shadowy, high-tech groups; understanding the lives of androids; and living under surveillance in a dystopian society. These types of stories, and many more (47 in total), await you in Volume 1 of The Collection Series. Living in a Virtual Dream is organized in the following manner: 1) It is divided into 10 parts, with each part containing a different topic, such as: Simulations, Reality, Holograms, Transhumanism, Cyberpunk, Androids, Suspicion, 1984, Dystopia, and Surveillance. 2) Each of the 10 parts begins with a brief, informal discussion/podcast that introduces the subject matter, followed by several fictional stories and poems that flesh out the ideas contained in the initial discussion. 3) In total there are: 10 discussions/podcasts, 47 short fictional stories, and dozens of poems and verse. Whether you are a science fiction enthusiast, an observer of society, or a poetry lover, this book offers something for everyone. So settle back and embark on a journey of discovery as you enter into the mysterious worlds of Living in a Virtual Dream.