A Puppet Rise For System Boss Allen

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Allen's eyes snapped open in the darkened hospital room. He lay still for a moment, listening to the steady beep of the machines surrounding him. He was tired of this place, tired of the constant questions and the endless tests. He just wanted to go home.

But every time he asked to be discharged, the doctors and nurses would shake their heads. "Not yet, Mr. Allen," they would say. "You're not ready."

Allen threw off the covers and swung his legs over the side of the bed. He was ready. He had to get out of here.

He slowly got to his feet, his head spinning slightly. He took a deep breath and began to make his way across the room, his eyes fixed on the door.

As he reached the doorway, he hesitated. The hallway was dimly lit, but he could see the nurses' station at the far end. He knew they would stop him if they saw him trying to leave.

Allen took a deep breath and stepped out into the hallway. He moved quickly and quietly, his heart pounding in his chest.

He reached the elevators and p