Heartbeats of the Silenced (Short Story)

In the shadow of a vast and enigmatic facility, Alex has always grappled with one haunting question: "Am I normal?" But when a sudden escape thrusts them into the world beyond, they are confronted with revelations that shatter everything they thought they knew. As the past intertwines with the present, Alex must navigate a web of betrayal, secrets, and a resistance movement determined to bring down the very institution that defined their existence. But in a world where the line between human and machine blurs, where does one find their true self? "Heartbeats of the Silenced" is a gripping tale of discovery, rebellion, and the enduring pulse of hope.