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Against The System Chapter 16
As Jenna approached the entrance of the government building, she took a deep breath to steady her nerves. She knew that what she was about to do could have serious consequences, but she was determined to see it through.She flashed her government-issued ID to the guard at the entrance, who barely gave her a second glance before waving her through. She couldn't help but feel a twinge of guilt as she passed through the security checkpoint, knowing that she was betraying the very system that had raised her.But she pushed those thoughts aside and focused on her mission. She had to find evidence that would expose corruption at the highest levels of government. She had spent weeks planning and gathering information, and now it was time to put that plan into action.Jenna made her way to the elevator and pressed the button for the top floor. As she rose higher and higher, she felt her heart pounding in her chest. This was it. The moment of truth.When the elevator doors opened, Jenna steppe
Against The System chapter 17
As Sarah approached the door of the lab, she could hear hushed voices inside. She paused, wondering if she should interrupt, but then decided to push the door open and step inside.Inside, she found Dr. Chen and Dr. Singh deep in conversation. They both looked up as she entered, and Sarah could tell from their expressions that they had been talking about something serious."Sarah," Dr. Chen said, "we were just discussing the results of the experiment."Sarah nodded, feeling a bit nervous. She had put a lot of time and effort into the experiment, and she was eager to hear the results."And?" she prompted.Dr. Singh spoke up, "It's looking good. We're seeing a significant improvement in the efficiency of the reaction."Sarah felt a wave of relief wash over her. "That's great news!"Dr. Chen nodded. "We're going to run a few more tests, just to confirm the results. But so far, it's looking very promising."Sarah grinned, feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment. "I'm so glad to hear t
Against The System Chapter 18
The group finally arrived at the abandoned warehouse where they believed the artefact was being kept. They parked their car a few blocks away and approached on foot, being cautious not to draw any attention to themselves.As they got closer, they could see a group of armed men guarding the entrance. "We need a plan," David whispered to the group. "We can't just charge in there.""I agree," replied Sarah. "But we also can't just sit around and wait for them to make a move."Suddenly, a loud noise distracted the guards at the entrance. They all turned their attention to the source of the sound, allowing the group to sneak in unnoticed.As they made their way inside, they found themselves in a large room filled with crates and boxes. "This place is huge," whispered Alex. "How are we ever going to find the artefact in here?""We'll have to split up and search," said David. "But be careful. We don't know what kind of security measures they have in place."The group split up and began searc
Against The System Chapter 19
The ground shook beneath their feet as a deafening roar echoed through the valley. Arrows rained down from the sky, thudding into the ground around them. The group scrambled for cover, diving behind boulders and trees.Jared pulled out his sword, his heart pounding with fear and adrenaline. He couldn't see the attackers, but he could hear the clatter of armour and the snarling of beasts."Stay down!" he shouted to the others. "We need to find out where they're coming from!"He peered over the top of his boulder, scanning the area for any sign of movement. A movement caught his eye, and he caught a glimpse of a figure darting between trees. He narrowed his eyes, trying to get a better look, but it was gone."We need to move," he said to the others. "I think I saw one of them."They rose from their hiding spots, weapons at the ready, and followed Jared as he moved forward. The ground shook again, and a huge creature burst out of the trees, charging straight for them.Jared raised his
Against The System Chapter 20
As the sun began to set, Sarah and John walked through the thick forest, keeping their eyes peeled for any signs of danger. They had been travelling for hours, and their feet were tired, but they had to keep moving. They knew that they were being followed, and they had to stay ahead of whoever was tracking them.Suddenly, they heard a rustling in the bushes, and they froze in their tracks. Sarah reached for her gun, while John drew his knife. They waited in silence, their hearts pounding in their chests.After a few moments, a large wolf emerged from the underbrush, its fur bristling. Sarah and John relaxed a little, realizing that it was only an animal.But as they turned to continue on their way, they heard a low growl behind them. They spun around to face a pack of wolves, each one larger and more menacing than the last.Sarah and John stood back to back, weapons at the ready, as the wolves circled them. They knew that they were outnumbered and outmatched, but they refused to go do
Against The System Chapter 21
Detective Jones entered the room, holding a file folder. She walked over to where Sarah was sitting and pulled up a chair."Thanks for coming in today, Sarah," Jones said, flipping open the folder. "I wanted to go over your statement again. You said that you saw a man leaving the scene of the crime, is that right?"Sarah nodded. "Yes, that's correct. He was wearing a black hoodie and jeans. I didn't get a good look at his face, though."Jones scribbled something down on a notepad. "And did you see anything else unusual that night?"Sarah thought for a moment. "Well, there was a car parked on the street that I didn't recognize. It was a dark blue sedan."Jones looked up from her notes. "Did you get a license plate number?""No, I didn't see one," Sarah said.Jones nodded. "Okay, thanks for the information. We'll keep it in mind as we continue our investigation."As Sarah got up to leave, Jones stopped her. "Oh, one more thing. We have reason to believe that the man you saw might be arm
Against The System Chapter 22
As soon as the group made it out of the building, they were greeted by a swarm of flying drones. The machines had red lights that illuminated the night, and their whirring blades filled the air with an eerie sound.Ava immediately recognized them as security drones and shouted, "Run!"Everyone sprinted down the street, dodging the drones as they swooped down to attack. The machines were fast and agile, and they seemed to be targeting the group specifically.Ava ducked behind a car as a drone flew past her head, narrowly missing her. She pulled out her gun and fired several shots at the machine, but they seemed to have no effect."We need to find some cover!" she shouted to the others.They turned down a side street, hoping to lose the drones in the maze of alleyways. But the machines were persistent, and they followed the group closely, their blades whirring menacingly.As they ran, they stumbled upon an abandoned warehouse. The door was locked, but Ava kicked it in, and they all rush
Against The System Chapter 23
Emily and Jack hurried through the deserted streets, their senses on high alert for any sign of danger. They knew that Marcus and his men would be on their trail, and they needed to find a safe place to regroup and plan their next move.Suddenly, they heard the screeching of tires behind them. They turned to see a black SUV hurtling towards them, its headlights illuminating the dark street. Without hesitation, Jack pulled Emily towards the side of the road, narrowly avoiding the vehicle as it sped past them."We need to move faster," Jack said, his voice urgent. "They're catching up to us."Emily nodded, her heart racing with fear and adrenaline. They quickened their pace, darting down side streets and alleyways as they tried to lose their pursuers.But Marcus and his men were relentless. They seemed to anticipate their every move, cornering them at every turn. Emily and Jack were quickly running out of options."We need to split up," Jack said, his eyes scanning the area for a way ou