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Lion's Mouth

Author: John Stone
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Lion’s Mouth

The flight to Cairo became quiet, everyone person was misplaced in our mind because the aircraft soared through the night. We had chased Dominion’s remnants throughout the world, however Cipher became distinct . They weren’t simply choosing up the pieces—they have been growing something new.

Vanessa labored on her laptop, her eyes scanning the decrypted transmission from Bogotá. “Cipher isn’t simply sending orders. They’re broadcasting ideology— something greater subtle than Dominion’s brute- pressure tactics. This isn’t approximately controlling governments or markets. This is ready to reshape the world’s stability of power.”

Rachel, leaning in opposition to the window, frowned. “So, what? They’re now no longer seeking to manage everything—they’re seeking to burn all of it down?”

Vanessa nodded. “Exactly. And Cairo is the key.”

Ethan folded his arms. “What’s in Cairo?”

Vanessa became her display closer to us. “A gathering. Based on Cipher’s transmission, high
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