AI image created with Freepik Maya walked home from the old electronics store, her mind whirling with possibilities about the tasks The Architect was recruiting her for. As a borderline genius with a mild autistic streak, she had a unique perspective on the world, and she was eager to put her skills to use. But…

AI generated image I sat in the shadows, my platinum blond hair spiked from the wind, my eyes scanning the crowded streets. My left eye, a constant reminder of my past, was now a high-tech camera, a gift from The Boss. It saw in infrared, gave me distances, and recorded everything. I wore a dark…

AI generated image Maya woke up to the sound of her alarm blaring in her ear. She groggily reached over to turn it off, her mind still foggy from the excitement of the previous day. She had spent hours researching the Safe House, trying to learn more about the mysterious website and its members. But…

AI generated image Maya sat at the kitchen table, her eyes fixed on the business card in front of her. The code on the card seemed to be staring back at her, its intricate pattern of letters and numbers hypnotizing her. She took a bite of the apple strudel her dad had made for her,…

AI generated image Maya’s eyes were fixed on The Architect as he spoke, her mind racing with questions. “What do you mean, ‘skills that could be useful to you’?” she asked, trying to keep her voice steady. The Architect smiled, his eyes glinting with amusement. “I’ve been watching you, Maya. I know about your hacking…