A Clash of Shadows

When Alex and the team arrived at Julian's warehouse, they saw two black SUVs parked ominously outside. Once their vehicle came to a stop, the driver turned to Alex and asked, "Boss, should we go in?"

Glancing around, Alex noted that the warehouse was surrounded by a dense forest of trees, their branches heavy with freshly fallen snow, creating an almost surreal, white blanket that muffled the sounds of the outside world.

After a moment of contemplation, Alex said, "Let's go."

The three of them got out of the vehicle and walked towards the warehouse door. The exterior of the warehouse was imposing, painted a matte black that seemed to absorb the dim light of the overcast sky. The building's edges were sharp and industrial, giving off an air of foreboding. The only entrance visible was a black steel door on one side of the wall, equipped with a sleek, modern smart lock.