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A long hallway with carpeted floors was illuminated by purple moonlight that came in through windows on his left. At the far end, a large pair of double doors stood closed, soft light glinting off their metallic surfaces.
Ben stood in the middle of the corridor with his head down. Don't chicken out now, he thought, making his way forward. You came this far.
Potted plants with large green leaves that drooped stood on either side of the doors, and when he glanced over his shoulder, he saw the sides of other skyscrapers through the windows. It was a beautiful night without a cloud in the sky.
He stopped in front of the door.
Ben shut his eyes, then hung his head in frustration. You have to know, he thought to himself. You get a head start on this, and you might be able to leave the sy
