At exactly 23:23, just before midnight, a loud bang shook the hospital, and the lights flickered out. The beeping of the machines fell silent, plunging the ward into an eerie stillness. The sudden darkness was oppressive, punctuated only by the sound of rushing footsteps and panicked voices.
The hospital's backup generators should have kicked in instantly, but for some reason, they failed to activate. The darkness was absolute, and the air was thick with tension.
Amid the chaos, Tiger smiled to himself, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction. He held his earpiece and whispered, "Well done, guys. It's quite a surprise, but it's effective." With a swift motion, he added, "I'm going in," and switched on his phone's flashlight, casting a weak beam of light as he rushed into the hospital.
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