Needing to re-evaluate her career and life’s direction after being denied tenure, rising star assistant professor Em Wong signs up for a high-stakes virtual reality game to shake up her life. To win the game, she must free herself of nine energy cords that hold embedded memories of the past. Along the way her ancestors appear to serve as guides. However, their presence also complicates the game. When Em realizes how she plays the game alters the rules, she begins to question who is making the rules. As she progresses through each level, Em must figure out if she’s ready to let go of old narratives that keep her stuck or step into her true calling. Em must ultimately face herself and decide what true winning looks like.