CHAPTER FIFTEEN
Author: Christopher 'Ozoya' Wrights
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Everett, Washington.

2130 hours.

25th April.

In a moment of adrenaline-fueled chaos, he found himself charging at the Sheriff with an intensity that seemed to defy all reason. With every ounce of strength coursing through his veins, he propelled his body forward, catching the Sheriff completely off guard. The sheer force of the charge sent him sprawling to the ground, his body tumbling in a disoriented heap.

Crowne made his way through the doorway of the tumultuous living room and dashed onto the streets, abandoning his SUV in the process. The once serene neighborhood abruptly jolted from its tranquility. The piercing wails of the Sheriff reverberated through the air as he called for backup through a walkie-talkie, mingling with the sounds of Crowne's pounding footsteps. Panic and confusion permeated the atmosphere as lights flickered to life in various houses, illuminating the scene unfolding outside.

The Sheriff, shaken but determined, quickly regained his composure and drew his wea
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