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Access Granted

Derek’s eyes locked on a flashing phrase at the top of the screen. His pulse hammered as he read the words out loud: “Access Level Alpha.” He didn’t know what it meant, but it sounded ominous, almost final. The laptop’s glow painted his face in harsh light, every shadow around them deepening. None of them spoke again. The only sound was the relentless scrolling code, as if the machine itself were breathing.
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