Reality Unlimited

"Reality Unlimited" by Robert Silverberg is a science fiction tale that throws readers into the world of Ultrarama, a next-level theater experience designed to blur the line between fantasy and reality to an alarming degree. Paul Hendriks, hyped up with anticipation, dives headfirst into Ultrarama alongside his wife, Dot, only to find himself bombarded by a series of increasingly intense and vivid simulations ranging from wild animal chases to ancient Roman combat. The story follows Paul as he navigates this roller coaster of manufactured thrills, confronting the unsettling consequences of an entertainment that is all too real, until he is desperate to pull away from the artificial chaos he is experiencing. Ultimately, Paul and Dot escape Ultrarama, grappling with the impact of a technology that challenges their understanding of what is real and leaves them questioning the value of ordinary life in comparison to manufactured excitement.