Chapter 7

As the days turned into weeks, the group worked tirelessly to put their plan into action. Dr. Barlow and Dr. Collins delved deep into the history of the organization that was after John, uncovering a web of corruption and deceit that stretched back centuries. They discovered that the organization, known only as "The Consortium," had been manipulating world events for generations, using their vast resources to control governments, economies, and even religions. Dr. Levine and Dr. Thompson focused on security, developing a series of protocols to protect John and the knowledge he carried. They encrypted sensitive data, set up secure communication channels, and even developed a series of decoys to throw off anyone who might be tracking them. Dr. Evans, meanwhile, reached out to trusted allies, building a network of support that spanned the globe. He contacted former colleagues, religious leaders, and even a few sympathetic government officials, all of whom were willing to help in any way they could. But despite their best efforts, the group knew that they were running out of time. The Consortium was closing in, and it was only a matter of time before they found John. One evening, as the group gathered in John's cabin to discuss their progress, they received a chilling message. It was a video, sent anonymously, showing a group of armed men breaking into a secure facility. The message was clear: the Consortium knew where they were, and they were coming. John's expression was grim as he turned to the group. "We need to move. Now." The group quickly gathered their belongings, their hearts pounding with fear and adrenaline. They knew that they were in a race against time, and that their lives depended on their ability to stay one step ahead of their enemies. As they fled into the night, the group couldn't help but feel a sense of dread. They knew that the road ahead would be dangerous, but they also knew that they had no choice. They were fighting for something much larger than themselves, and they were willing to risk everything to protect it.