In this captivating installment of our Shades of Bae series, we draw inspiration from Netflix's Black Mirror episode, "Striking Vipers."

It tells the tale of two old friends who reunite and begin a new chapter in their friendship within a virtual reality video game called "Striking Vipers." As they immerse themselves in this virtual world, taking on different identities and engaging in intense tournaments, they find themselves exploring a deeper and more complicated intimate connection within and outside the game. As the lines blur between the virtual and the real, they find themselves in an unconventional affair they are unable to conceal. Join us as we unpack this fascinating episode of Black Mirror and navigate the complex terrain of relationships, identity, and the many shades of gray our sexualities exist between.

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