The Overlord: a Post-Apocalyptic Novel
“My hands shook uncontrollably, losing grip in a growing perspiration. I had no idea if the Commander knew what I had been up to. The tension of that unknown drove me insane as Fossil led me through the grand atrium of the glassy pyramid. Side by side, we were greeted by rows of senior operatives. They were all standing at attention, saluting as we passed by. I couldn't decide if they were welcoming me, or if they were bidding me farewell.
I finally asked, "Where are we going?" "To the core ...chamber," whispered Fossil. "Where the source of all the Blood Tech is kept." Deeper into the glowing pyramid we reached a long hallway where a lift waited at the end. We didn't speak as we approached the emotionless guards that stood in our way. They quickly stepped aside and let us through. The lift doors opened, sealing shut once we were inside. The floor shifted free from its place and up we went.
In the compartment's quiet solitude, I detected something on Fossil that I had never noticed before.MoreLess
I finally asked, "Where are we going?" "To the core ...chamber," whispered Fossil. "Where the source of all the Blood Tech is kept." Deeper into the glowing pyramid we reached a long hallway where a lift waited at the end. We didn't speak as we approached the emotionless guards that stood in our way. They quickly stepped aside and let us through. The lift doors opened, sealing shut once we were inside. The floor shifted free from its place and up we went.
In the compartment's quiet solitude, I detected something on Fossil that I had never noticed before.MoreLess
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