Falling Trust
Joshua sat up suddenly, the urgency in his eyes unmistakable. “Wait—you’re saying it chose him? This isn’t just data or files. This thing interfaces with people.” His words hung heavily. Derek nodded slowly, though his face was pale. The realization made his skin crawl. The technology wasn’t passive—it was alive in some way. The thought that it had bonded with him was terrifying. He could barely bring himself to breathe.
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