2026-05-18 11:29:00"State Police! Open the door right now or we're breaking it down!"
The sound of loud pounding hit the thin wooden motel door, shaking dust from its frame. The light of red and blue strobe lights swept across the room's walls alternately through the gaps in the worn curtains.
"They are already at the door," Isabella hissed. Her right hand gripped the handle of her makeshift pistol tightly. "Step back, Dave. Let me put a hole in the chest of the first c
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The Seed of Doubt
"The hot water never runs out, Elena. This refrigerator is always fully stocked every morning."Dr. Aris's voice sounded soft, echoing inside the living room of the thick-carpeted apartment.Elena stood in front of the wide-open double-door refrigerator. The cold air swept across her face. Inside, neatly arranged, were top-quality fresh milk, premium beef, fresh fruits, and bottles of nutritional supplements. It was an intoxicating luxury. A very painful contrast compared to the leaky roof and bland oatmeal in their wooden cabin just days ago."These facilities are truly extraordinary, Dr. Aris," Elena replied softly. She closed the refrigerator door, rubbing her own arms wrapped in a warm sweater. "I had almost forgotten what it feels like to sleep without having to hear the night wind coming through the cracks in the wooden floorboards.""Your family deserves all of this, Elena," Aris walked alongside the woman toward the large window overlooking the AgriGen facility's indoor garden
Rat in a Maze
"Now, let me handle the negotiations for this divorce."Chancellor Vane's footsteps echoed softly on the floor of the interrogation room. The silver tip of his cane tapped regularly, creating a constant rhythm that grated on the nerves. The middle-aged man carried no weapon; he did not radiate wild killing intent like Silas, or cosmic arrogance like Lucifer. Vane radiated something far more impenetrable. Absolute bureaucracy."You scientists focus too much on anatomy," Vane said in a politely reprimanding tone to Dr. Aris. "You forget that humans are fundamentally social creatures. If you sever their social ties, their physical bodies will destroy themselves without the need for torture."Dr. Aris bowed respectfully, taking a step back to give him room. "You are right, Chancellor."David lifted his face covered in dried blood and cold sweat. The steel chains on his wrists clinked softly as he tried to shift his body weight. His red eyes glared sharply at
A Glass Cell and Iron Chains
"Wake up, Mr. Miller. The darkness is no longer your ally."The muffled yet incredibly clear voice pierced David Vexley's consciousness. He tried to move his body, but the cold, hard sensation of metal instantly stopped his intent. Both his wrists were handcuffed with thick steel chains permanently embedded into the concrete wall behind him. His paralyzed left arm ached from the forced position.David slowly opened his eyelids.AAARGH!A stifled scream escaped David's throat. He immediately squeezed his eyes shut incredibly tight. A blindingly bright white light stabbed directly into his retinas like thousands of syringes dipped in acid.The interrogation cell where he was confined had no concrete wall at the front. The wall was made of thick bulletproof glass. On the ceiling and floor of the cell, rows of high-intensity white LED lights were installed and turned on to maximum brightness. This room was specifically designed by someone who knew exac
Swallowed by Smoke
"Get down, now!" David shouted with a hoarse voice that drowned out the revving of the deadly barrels outside the window.A barrage of large-caliber bullets exploded, tearing through the night. The thick glass of the control room window shattered instantly, turning into thousands of sharp projectiles sweeping across the entire room. The whining sound of bullets destroying monitor panels, walls, and the linoleum floor was incredibly deafening. The hurricane wind from the helicopter rotors immediately rushed in, tossing everything inside.Mei Lin didn't waste a single millisecond. The warrior woman jumped forward, kicking a very heavy iron console desk hard until it overturned."Help me hold this, Bell!" Mei Lin shrieked.Isabella dragged her exhausted body, pressing her back against the iron plate of the desk. Both of them exerted all their strength to create a makeshift barricade for David, Elena, and Arthur who were huddled in the corner of the room. Liv
A Message from the Dead
"The signal is connected, Sir. You are broadcasting live across all regional and national networks," the technician said, his voice trembling with fear. Cold sweat dripped from his chin onto the main console keyboard, while his eyes darted to the sharp tip of Mei Lin's sword still resting near his neck.Millions of television screens in living rooms, noisy bars, and police station surveillance rooms suddenly cut off. Evening soap operas, sports matches, and talk shows vanished instantly. The screens turned to static for a moment, then displayed a face that made the entire country hold its breath in confusion.It was not the face of the cold-blooded monster or terrorist portrayed by the media for days. It was the face of a man completely broken by the harshness of reality.David Vexley's flannel shirt was soaked with blood continuously seeping from the gunshot wound in his left stomach. His face was covered in purple bruises, the corner of his lip was torn, and h
The Suicide Broadcast Mission
"Get back! I'm going to ram the gate!" Mei Lin shouted from behind the wheel of a rusted cargo van.The old diesel engine roared harshly after the warrior woman managed to hotwire it under the steering wheel. Thick black exhaust smoke billowed, filling the stuffy garage. David stepped out of the way, tossed his crowbar into the back, and pulled Elena and Arthur in through the open side door. Isabella followed with great difficulty, dragging her completely short-circuited bionic leg while cursing softly."Hold onto whatever you can!" David yelled, bracing his wife and son's bodies with his right arm.CRASH.The battered van surged forward, smashing the iron garage doors right off their hinges. The police cars blockading outside were forced to swerve to avoid the sudden collision. The pouring rainstorm was their best ally, obscuring the snipers' vision and muffling the warning shots fired into the air. Mei Lin yanked the steering wheel fiercely, tearing thr
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