5G SYSTEM ONLINE: Rise of Stephen king

Chapter 129- System online

Stephen sat in this cold, poorly lit room. His heart was racing while he tried once more to bring the system into action. He concentrated, closing his eyes, and focused on the familiar command that usually sprang the system to life. But nothing happened. There was no response, no flicker of the interface, no comforting voice guiding him through. Only silence, broken by the constant tapping of rain against the small window high above.

Frustration gnawed at him. What was blocking the system? It was there, just out of reach, yet something-or someone-was blocking it from activating. He clenched his fists, trying to push past the barrier in his mind, but it was like hitting a brick wall.

It was the sound of footsteps that pulled Stephen from his musings. He looked up to see Clarke entering the room. Looking dark, Clarke muttered under his breath, seeming irritated. He wiped the rain off his face, wet from the rain outside.

Getting soft, Clarke muttered under his breath. He gave a quick sha