Chapter 66: Hidden Amidst the Shadows

This was for Marie, for Lily, for everyone who deserved to live a life free of deception. John placed the data chip into his pocket with a steely resolve. "Please tell me what I need to know," he responded firmly. The figure then went on to describe Elysian Fields, a covert facility that functions as a posh research institute. They talked of cutting edge technology, brutal dictators, and a terrifying scheme to control memory to take over the world. John felt a sense of purpose solidify as he listened. He was now battling not just for his own family but also for the fabric of reality and the integrity of human memory. The briefing broke off suddenly. The figure responded, "You have what you need," before dissolving and disappearing back into the shadows. Make sensible use of it. I wish John Doe well as well. You might be the one to decide the fate of the entire globe." Alone in the dark, John felt the burden of accountability descend upon him. He had to decide whether to re