Rizky_Iman

Adrian Carter, an investigative journalist in the shadowy city of Ravenshire, stumbles upon a mysterious USB drive containing classified documents known as The Black Files. Inside, he discovers evidence of illegal experiments, government conspiracies, and a powerful network willing to do anything to keep their secrets buried.

But the moment he opens the files, his life is forever changed. Now hunted by faceless agents and an unseen force pulling the strings, Adrian must race against time to expose the truth before he is silenced for good. With the help of his hacker friend, Melissa, and a cryptic informant, he unravels a web of deception that leads to a revelation bigger than he ever imagined.

In a world where no one can be trusted, Adrian must ask himself: Is the truth worth dying for?

The Black Files

The boat cut through the dark waters of the Pacific Ocean, its engine humming softly as Adrian, Rachel, and Marcus approached the island under the cover of night. The facility loomed ahead, a monolithic structure perched on jagged cliffs, surrounded by dense jungle and fortified walls. Floodlights illuminated the perimeter, casting long shadows that danced across the landscape. Armed guards patrolled the grounds, their movements precise and mechanical.

Adrian adjusted the strap of his backpack, his fingers brushing against the flash drive Elena had given him. It contained critical information about the layout of the facility and the location of Grayson's lab, but it also carried a warning: "The deeper you go, the more dangerous it becomes."

Rachel leaned in close, her voice barely above a whisper. "We've got one shot at this. Once we're inside, there's no turning back."

"I know," Adrian replied, his tone steady despite the knot tightening in his stomach. "Let's stick to the plan. Disable the power grid, create chaos, and I'll find Grayson."

Marcus nodded, his expression grim. "And if things go south?"

"Then we improvise," Adrian said firmly. "But we can't afford to fail. Not this time."

As they neared the shore, the team split up. Rachel and Marcus took positions on the outskirts of the island, setting up equipment to disrupt the facility's power supply. Adrian, meanwhile, slipped into the jungle alone, using the dense foliage as cover as he made his way toward the main entrance.

The air was thick with humidity, the sound of crickets and distant waves masking his movements. He moved cautiously, avoiding patrols and surveillance drones that hovered like mechanical vultures. Finally, he reached a service tunnel hidden beneath a cluster of rocks—a weak point in the facility's defenses that Elena had identified.

Using tools from his pack, Adrian pried open the grate and slid inside. The tunnel was narrow and damp, the smell of mildew clinging to the air. He crawled forward, his flashlight casting faint beams of light on the rusted walls. After what felt like an eternity, he emerged into a maintenance corridor deep within the facility.

The hum of machinery echoed around him as he consulted the map on his phone. According to Elena's intel, Grayson's lab was located in the heart of the complex, accessible only through a series of secured checkpoints. Each step brought him closer to the truth—and closer to danger.

Adrian's progress was interrupted when he rounded a corner and nearly collided with a guard. The man turned, his hand reaching for the weapon holstered at his side. Adrian acted quickly, grabbing the guard's wrist and twisting it until the weapon clattered to the floor. A swift blow to the temple knocked the man unconscious.

Breathing heavily, Adrian dragged the guard into a nearby storage closet and locked the door. He couldn't afford any delays, but he knew it was only a matter of time before someone noticed the missing patrol.

As he pressed on, the corridors grew narrower and darker, the lights flickering intermittently. The oppressive atmosphere weighed heavily on him, but he forced himself to focus. Every second counted.

Chapter 14: The Island Fortress