Fox is a mindnet hacker, one of the best. He and fellow hackers work for a mysterious man known only as King, and they spend their time uncovering dangerous secrets and releasing them to the public.<br><br>Those who dig up trouble are bound to find it, and despite their best precautions, King is captured by an unknown government. While Fox and his team try desperately to find a way to free him, Fox meets another mysterious man who is only known by a number -- Seven. Seven works for the other side, but sometimes, uncovering secrets also raises doubts.<br><br>Fox and company need all the help they can get. Will Seven help them, and at what cost?

All the King's Men

“We can’t discuss what we need to here,” Fox pleaded.


Fox knew more than anyone why they didn’t trust him. It had taken him a long time to open up to his fellow MindHacks, although it was hard to see through his easy-going attitude. They really didn’t know much about one another IRL, and Fox could be anyone.


He managed, at least, to talk them into meeting in the Public domain. This was another chat room, similar to the first, but had a more comfortable air and was designed mostly in brown and tan. It looked to be a little café, with tiny, round tables and metal chairs that had plump cushions for seats.


“We can’t go to a Private domain, not when our last position was compromised,” Mrs. Parks said. “We have no idea how they found us, much less how they found King’s physical body.”


“Yes, there might be a traitor in our midst,” Simon added, glaring at Fox.


“He doesn’t think it’s you!” Joanne shot Simon a quelling glance.


Chapter 11