Chapter 24 - Unmarked ships appear off the rocky Maine coastline under cover of a dense ocean fog while ominous warning signs flicker across local maritime radar systems.
Morning fog rolled thickly off the Atlantic Ocean, obscuring the rugged New England shoreline.
Julian stood on the wooden back porch, holding a steaming mug of coffee in his hand.
Through the misty haze, the silhouette of a large unmarked vessel loomed offshore.
His phone buzzed violently with an urgent text message from his uncle in Washington.
"They found your location; pack up immediately and head to the northern extraction point," it read.
Julian rushed back inside the house, waking Clara with a calm, urgent expression.
"We have to leave right now, Clara," Julian said, grabbing their emergency go-bags.
Clara scooped up their toddler, who looked up with intelligent, glowing violet eyes.
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They loaded into the SUV, speeding away as black tactical boats hit the beach.
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