Chapter 172 Shadows Return

The hours crawled by, each minute a small victory against the encroaching darkness. Finally, with a triumphant shout, John emerged from his digital exploration. "I "...found it," John announced, a mix of relief and excitement tinging his voice. He pointed at the screen, where a hidden file lay open, its contents shrouded in cryptic code. "It's a decommissioned platform," Marie said, peering over his shoulder and deciphering the technical jargon. "Platform 13. Listed as 'inactive' but with restricted access protocols still in place." Olivia frowned. "Restricted access? That confirms it's not a public platform. The question is, who still has access?" John shrugged. "The Ghost, most likely. But at least we know it's real. Not just a spooky urban legend." The weight of their discovery settled heavily on them. Platform 13, a place veiled in secrecy, was their only lead to the backdoor they desperately needed. But venturing there was akin to stepping into the lion's den. "So, what do w