The girl woke up on the beach as a cold wave washed over her. Sputtering, she looked at her hands. They were blue, criss crossed with half-healed cuts. Her whole body was like that, even her black sweats and Seagull’s t-shirt ensemble was torn in places. Another wave crashed over her feet. She got up, hoping she wouldn’t die from hypothermia. There’s no glory in that death.

Depending on where she was, she might only be a few blocks from the house. Walking a few blocks vs walking a few miles would definitely make a difference. She checked her one piece swimsuit for gaping holes and tears. Surprisingly enough, she didn’t look like she had been attacked by a shark. She went back into the ocean, and watched her sweats and t-shirt flow away. She jogged away from the beach, trying to make it seem like that was her normal daily exercise routine.

Once upon a time,  a girl met a boy. This isn't a love story. They were just friends. The girl and the boy were good friends for a few good years. The girl misses those years now. What she would give to go back.

Kano, a 27-year-old freeter, had received an anonymous game invitation through his daily mail - ”The Paradox Game". The winner is entitled to a $1,000,000 grand prize. With doubt and excitement, Kano follows the instruction of the invitation and gets on a bus of 14 people. What he didn't know is that his fate is now bonded with these 13 total strangers...

This is the author's first novel. Comments are much appreciated...