The transmission arrived at midnight.
Not a phone call. Not a text message. Something else. Something that bypassed Derek's security systems and appeared directly on the community's main communication screen.
A face. A man. Middle-aged. Gray hair. Cold eyes.
"Ethan Cole. My name is Director Jonathan Price. I represent an organization that has been watching your community for some time. We have concerns about your activities. Concerns about the Frequency. Concerns about the future."
The recording paused. Then continued.
"We are not like the others who have opposed you. We are not driven by fear. We are driven by necessity. The Frequency is a threat to humanity. Not because it is dangerous. Because it is uncontrollable. And what cannot be controlled must be eliminated."
Ethan stared at
