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NICHOLAS BOOTHMAN
She tried to enter The Stillness, to find that
internal sanctuary, but the paralyzing agent was too
potent. Her consciousness spluttered, like a dying
flame. She was falling into an abyss, not the deep
stillness, but the cold, empty void of death.
The Director leaned closer. "You fought well,
Doctor. But some truths are meant to remain buried.
We ensure that."
Evelyn felt a slight tremor. Not from within her,
but from the very ground beneath her. A low hum.
Was it her mind, hallucinating in its final
moments? Or was it…
Vega. The Infiltration. The Shadow.
Silas "Shadow" Vega moved through the
abandoned mining tunnel with the silent grace of a
predator. His tactical flashlight cut through the
oppressive darkness, illuminating the rough-hewn
rock walls, the dripping water, the glint of ancient rail
tracks. Liam followed close behind, his ankle
protesting.
"This tunnel connects to the main ventilation
system," Liam said, pointing to an almost invisible
seam in the rock. "My vision showed me. It leads
directly into the lower levels of the facility."
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