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The Glitch in the Matrix

Ten Signs You Might Be an NPC in Someone Else’s Simulation

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The Glitch in the Matrix

By: Lucan Merrian
Narrated by: Chris Reynolds
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What if your life isn’t your own—but a line of code in someone else’s game?
Have you ever questioned reality? Not in the abstract, philosophical way, but in the eerie, spine-tingling moments when the world just doesn’t seem quite right? Like when a stranger says exactly what you were thinking. When the same numbers keep following you. When time seems to skip. Or when you look in the mirror and wonder: am I real—or just playing a role I didn’t choose?

In The Glitch in the Matrix, author Lucan Merrian dares you to follow the breadcrumbs of doubt, pattern, and absurdity into the heart of the simulation theory. But this isn’t a textbook or a tech manual. It’s a thought experiment you live through—one strange sign at a time. Drawing from philosophy, psychology, quantum mechanics, and pop culture, this book lays out ten disturbing clues that might suggest you’re not the main character in your own story... and maybe never were.

Inside, you’ll explore:

  • Déjà vu, repeating numbers, and uncanny coincidences—what they mean in a world that might be scripted.
  • The eerie neutrality of background people—and why some interactions feel hollow or oddly mechanical.
  • The illusion of free will—and whether choice is just part of the programming.
  • Existential dread and disconnection—why some people feel the world is emotionally vacant or “off.”
  • Mandela Effects, memory inconsistencies, and fractured timelines—possible evidence of updates, resets, or reality shifts.

This isn’t about paranoia. It’s about awareness. The Glitch in the Matrix doesn’t promise answers—it delivers unsettling clarity. Each chapter peels back a layer of the everyday, revealing just how fragile and fabricated reality might be.

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I bought this on a whim because the title intrigued me—and I’m glad I did. Some parts genuinely gave me chills, especially when the author talks about the neutrality of background people and “NPCs.” It won’t convince hardcore skeptics, but it’s perfect if you like your reality with a side of mystery.

For the Curious Mind That Loves a Good Rabbit Hole

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This book got me thinking about the repeating numbers and odd synchronicities I’ve experienced. Are they signs? Random? Or programmed? The Glitch in the Matrix offers ten unsettling signs that maybe we’re not as real as we think

More Than Coincidence

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Lucan Merrian’s writing style makes these complex ideas really accessible. I appreciate that the book doesn’t force any theory down your throat but instead lays out signs and lets you decide what to believe. It’s like reading a modern sci-fi thought experiment. Perfect for fans of weird “what if” questions.

Entertaining and Chilling at the Same Time

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What I expected to be a sci-fi journey turned out to be a philosophical and psychological deep dive. Merrian combines quantum theory and eerie real-life experiences in a way that made me rethink every “glitch” I’ve ever noticed. Fascinating read

Not a Sci-Fi Novel A Reality Check

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This book sparked so many late-night conversations with my friends. We’d read a chapter, then argue for hours about reality, free will, and whether anything is truly real. The best part is it doesn’t feel overly academic—anyone can pick this up and get hooked by the examples and pop culture references.

A Gateway to Deeper Questions

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This isn’t horror, but it’s terrifying in a different way. The idea that our lives might be coded simulations is delivered with eerie examples and solid references. It shook my perspective in a way no conspiracy theory ever could

The Most Unsettling Book I’ve Read in Years

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