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brain… it's still alive! It's maintaining a core
function!"
The Director watched, his face contorted with a
mixture of disbelief and growing terror. “It's
protecting her. It's keeping her alive. Even after
death."
He looked at Evelyn, a new kind of fear in his
eyes. She wasn't just a subject. She was something
more. Something beyond his understanding.
Suddenly, the lights in the chamber flashed
violently. The monitors sputtered. The alarm system
shrieked, then went silent.
"What was that?" The Director roared.
"System overload, Director!" a guard yelled from
outside. "A massive power surge! We're losing
internal security!"
The Director’s eyes widened. "Thorne! That
journalist! She's here! She's inside our network!"
He looked at Evelyn, a chilling realization
dawning on him. She had sent a message. And now,
her allies were here.
"Don't let them in!" he screamed. "Secure the
chamber! Now!"
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