Shadow Games

The air was thick with anticipation as the team gathered in a discreet conference room in an undisclosed location. On the screen before them, Sheng Xiu, the tech mastermind behind the Nine Dragons’ most ambitious projects, stood tall, presenting his latest vision. The holographic display pulsed with futuristic concepts—smart city grids, sprawling networks, and algorithms all tied to a singular, disturbing concept.

Sheng Xiu.“Imagine a city where everything is connected. Where every movement, and every decision, is monitored in real time. A place where the behavior of every individual is analyzed to predict their needs, desires, and weaknesses.”

He paused, letting the weight of his words sink in, his piercing gaze sweeping over the room.