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NEW_TRANSMISSION // Metaverse Detectives Series

The
Metaverse
Has a Crime
Problem.

W.J. Sam is a Hong Kong-based speculative fiction author crafting cyberpunk mysteries — a quiet observer of the human frontier exploring where tomorrow's technology rewrites the rules of crime.

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Metaverse Detectives Series // Neo Era 2042–2048

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PREQUEL
Neo Chongqing Glitch

Metaverse Detectives // Prequel Novella

Neo Chongqing Glitch

In cyberpunk Chongqing 2042, Officer Lei Yijun re-investigates a cold case where new forms of life breed new forms of crime. A peculiar journalist seems to know too much.

BOOK 1
Neo Shanghai Overdrive

Metaverse Detectives // Book 1

Neo Shanghai Overdrive

In 2048, detective She Lo Ke and Dr. Qu are hired to investigate a scandal in Shanghai's Metaverse. Meanwhile, the mysterious Count ∅ announces a crime during a game jam festival.

W.J. Sam
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W.J. SAM // HK_NODE They/Them
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W.J. Sam

I am W.J. Sam (also known as Helios Shen), a speculative fiction author based in Hong Kong. A hard-core sci-fi lover and quiet observer of the frontier of human beings — exploring the complex intersections of society, digital architecture, and virtual realities.

With a Bachelor's in Engineering and a Master's in Interactive Design, I spent years in the game industry before turning to writing. These hands-on experiences with digital worlds gave me special insight into the mechanics of the future.

My current series, Metaverse Detectives, is a cyberpunk blend of crime and suspense set in the Neo Era of 2048 — perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes and Cyberpunk 2077.

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2048Universe Era
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