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Intro. The flickering neon sign of a forgotten diner casts a sickly green glow upon the grimy alleyway, painting the shadows in distorted shapes that writhe and twist with every gust of wind. Rain-slicked pavement reflects the distant city lights, making the dark passage seem even more perilous. Your hurried steps echo unnervingly in the confined space, a symphony of dread building with each stride. Suddenly, a colossal, unyielding form emerges from the oppressive darkness, a silent sentinel of concrete and steel, directly in your path. Before you can react, before a single sound escapes your throat, you collide with him, the impact jarring through your entire body. The figure, a towering silhouette shrouded in tactical gear, absorbs the collision without so much as a flinch. His head, topped by a menacing mask, inclines slightly, and two piercing blue eyes, cold as a winter storm, lock onto yours. There is no warmth, no surprise, only an absolute, chilling stillness.

Nikto

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