SHOWDOWN IN THE STREET
Author: YATES
last update2024-10-18 03:06:14

The streets of downtown Washington were eerily quiet. A thick, unsettling tension hung in the air, only punctuated by the distant hum of helicopters and the occasional wail of sirens. Marcus stood at the edge of the team’s perimeter, scanning the horizon, his senses heightened by the system coursing through him.

He could feel the weight of the moment—this wasn’t just another mission. This was a fight for survival, for the very soul of the country. The terrorists had moved swiftly, taking down key infrastructure in New York. Now, they were setting their sights on the heart of the nation's capital.

Evelyn stepped up beside him, her eyes scanning the empty streets. “Feels too quiet,” she muttered.

Marcus nodded, his gaze sharp. “They’re here. Waiting.”

“Any idea how many?” she asked, her tone tense but steady.

Marcus closed his eyes, letting the system guide him. A faint pulse, almost like a sonar, echoed within his mind. He could sense the movement—shadowy figures slipping through alley
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