CHAPTER ELEVEN
Author: Christopher 'Ozoya' Wrights
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Zurich, The Cottage

0831 hours

22nd April

The room was once again shrouded in darkness, save for the dim light emanating from an old projector positioned at the back. The worn-out film reel began to roll, emitting a soft mechanical hum. The flickering light cast ominous shadows on the walls, creating an atmosphere of mystery and anticipation.

As the film projected onto a large screen, the image slowly emerged, revealing another face of a bearded bald man. His unkempt beard reached down to his chest, intertwining with strands of gray and white. Deep-set bloodshot eyes stared hauntingly from beneath heavy, furrowed brows, betraying a cycle of brutality.

The man's lips were partially open, revealing a set of teeth that had fallen victim to the ravages of tobacco. Discolored and stained, they spoke of years spent indulging in a high level of intake. The yellowed hue clashed with the shadows dancing across the room, casting an unsettling impression on the viewer.

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