Chapter 8 - The Shadow Invasion Inside The Hospital Corridor
Red emergency backup lights illuminated the hallway in an eerie, blood-colored glow as the ventilation fans hummed to a dead stop.
The electronic lock security system on the trauma center doors clicked open automatically as part of the hospital's fire safety protocol.
Four men dressed in black tactical uniforms stepped through the darkness, holding suppressed pistols equipped with infrared sights.
Marcus grabbed a heavy stainless-steel IV pole, stepping in front of Clara’s hospital room door to protect his wife with his life.
"Harrison, lock the door from the inside and don't open it for anyone except me!" Marcus commanded through the red darkness.
The lead tactical operative raised his weapon, firing two quiet shots that shattered the light fixtures directly above Marcus's head.
Marcus swung the heavy steel IV pole with all his strength, striking the lead operative across his helmet and driving him into the wall.
He grabbed the man's tactical vest, ripping his suppressed sidearm free before firing three rapid shots into the concrete floor to scare them off.
The operatives retreated into the dark staircase, realizing their silent assassination attempt had turned into an loud, messy firefight.
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"We have to move her right now! The hospital isn't safe!" Marcus yelled, kicking open Clara's room door as the fire alarms blared loudly.
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