A Silent StandoffThe room was thick with tension, the air heavy with the stench of betrayal. Voss stood face-to-face with the man who had once been his mentor, his guide. Daniels, the mastermind behind the Raven, was calm, unfazed by the chaos that had unfolded.Voss’s grip tightened on his weapon. He couldn’t afford to hesitate, not now, not when everything they had worked for was crumbling around them.“You’ve really gone too far this time,” Voss said, his voice low and filled with anger. “You used us. All of us.”Daniels merely smirked, his hands casually tucked into the pockets of his tailored suit. “I didn’t use you, Voss. I educated you. You just couldn’t see the bigger picture.” He motioned to the soldiers standing at attention. “You and your team are just pawns. You always were.”Voss took a step forward, his eyes narrowing. "I don't care what you think anymore. The game is over. You're done."The Game UnfoldsCarter shifted beside Voss, fingers moving swiftly to disarm a sma

In the Heart of the StormThe building was crumbling around them, the sound of grinding metal and cracking stone filling the air. The blast doors, once a symbol of security, now felt like a tomb sealing them inside.“Move, now!” Voss barked, his voice cutting through the chaos. He was already sprinting, pulling Carter along with him. The walls shook as another explosion rocked the building, sending debris flying in every direction.Malik was in the rear, covering their escape, his rifle blazing as more of Elara’s guards emerged from the shadows. They were everywhere—trained, prepared, and ready to kill.“We’re not out yet,” Malik shouted, ducking behind a concrete pillar as bullets ricocheted off the walls. “Keep pushing!”“Carter, the exit!” Voss yelled. “Do you have it?”She nodded, her eyes scanning the glowing tablet she held in her hands. “I’ve pinpointed the location. But we’re going to have to move fast.”A Dangerous PursuitAs they made their way through the collapsing structu

Into the Heart of the BeastThe mountains loomed before them like a jagged fortress, the snow-capped peaks cutting through the overcast sky. The air was thin and bitter cold as Voss and his team climbed the rugged path toward the facility that could either be their salvation or their tomb.Jaxon led the way, his movements sure and steady despite the bitter winds that whipped around them. Behind him, Carter checked her gear for the umpteenth time, her nerves on edge. Malik and Anais flanked Voss, who kept his eyes peeled for any signs of movement in the desolate landscape. Every step was a risk. They knew Elara’s men were close, but the environment made it nearly impossible to spot anyone ahead of time.“I’ve been in worse situations,” Malik muttered, pulling his collar tighter around his neck. “But this—this is different.”Voss didn’t answer. His mind was too focused on the task ahead. Elara’s stronghold was well-guarded, and the clock was ticking. They had no time to waste. One mista

A New CountdownThe air in the control room felt thick, suffocating, as the eerie, mechanical countdown began once again. The lights flashed in ominous reds, and the whirring hum of the system grew louder. Voss’s eyes were locked on the timer, the numbers blinking in defiance as they ticked downward.No… His pulse raced, a cold sweat forming on his brow. This can’t be happening.“Jaxon, what have you done?” Voss’s voice was hoarse, raw with anger and confusion. He felt betrayed by the one person he thought he could trust.Jaxon stood there, his expression unreadable. The device in his hand was still active, the new countdown set to trigger in less than three minutes.“You don’t understand, Voss,” Jaxon said, his voice eerily calm. “I didn’t have a choice. We’re out of time. Elara’s plan is too advanced. If we shut this down, it’ll trigger an irreversible reaction. The satellites are already engaged. The only way to stop it now is by launching a counter-offensive, but we can’t do that

The Abyss of TimeThe world around Voss seemed to be folding in on itself. The explosion had shattered the calm, and now, the room was filled with nothing but the harsh sound of metal twisting under the immense pressure. Sparks flew from the control panels, bathing them in an erratic light.Voss’s chest heaved as he wiped the blood from his face, his eyes focused only on the core—now flashing with a menacing red pulse. The countdown was ticking down to zero. Too late...Jaxon’s body lay crumpled on the floor, unconscious, but Voss barely noticed. His mind was consumed with a single, desperate thought. How do I stop this?“Voss, we need to go!” Carter’s voice was sharp with panic as she grabbed his arm, pulling him toward the exit. But Voss didn’t move.“Not yet,” he muttered, his eyes glued to the core. He couldn’t let it end like this. The only option left now was to act. To stop the core from detonating. He had to stop Elara, no matter the cost.The Final DecisionThe reality of the