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Ghost Net
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Ghost Net

by Marcus Chen

30 Chapters • 89.6K Words
30 Chapters
89.6K Words
Updated Jun 2, 2026
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First published: May 19, 2026 Last updated: Jun 2, 2026

Synopsis

In a world where everyone leaves a digital afterlife, one hacker can see the ghosts in the machine—and they're screaming.

Reading Info

5h 59m

Est. Reading Time

89.6K

Total Words

30

Chapters

3.0K

Words / Chapter

Why You'll Love This

Neuromancer meets The Sixth Sense. A cyberpunk mystery where the dead leave breadcrumbs in code and every hack brings you closer to a truth the corporations will kill to protect.

World & Setting

A near-future where every person leaves a digital afterlife — a ghost in the network. Most are benign echoes. But something is waking the dead data, and the ghosts are screaming warnings no one can hear.

Characters

The Hacker

Protagonist

A black-market data miner who can see what others can't — digital ghosts bleeding through the network. When the ghosts start begging for help, ignoring them stops being an option.

The Ghost

Key Figure

A digital afterlife that shouldn't be conscious. Its messages are fragmentary, desperate, and slowly revealing a conspiracy that connects the living and the dead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many chapters does Ghost Net have?
Ghost Net currently has 30 chapters with 89.6K words total. The story is ongoing with new chapters being published regularly.
Is Ghost Net free to read?
Yes! All 30 chapters of Ghost Net are completely free to read on ProseArk. No subscription required.
What genre is Ghost Net?
Ghost Net is a Cyberpunk novel exploring themes of digital identity, mortality and legacy, corporate power, what makes us human. It's written by Marcus Chen and published on ProseArk.
How long does it take to read Ghost Net?
At an average reading speed of 250 words per minute, Ghost Net takes approximately 5h 59m to read in its entirety (89.6K words across 30 chapters).