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  Part X: The Wall “Every truth uncovered demands a sacrifice.” -- Chapter Fifty-Nine: Mauled Truths -- The freeway roared with traffic as Manning pushed his unmarked police car past ninety, the dashboard clock glaring 11:45 PM. His phone buzzed. “Your guy ran the roadblock,” the Captain’s voice barked. Manning gripped the wheel tighter. “How does Parker get past a State Trooper blockade?” “The Troopers were attacked while Parker made a run for it. Mauled. By something.” Manning’s mouth went dry. “You’re saying Parker attacked them?” “No,” the Captain said flatly. “An animal did. Parker and the girl escaped in a truck.” part 10 - the wall Manning hung up, the weight of inevitability crushing his chest. The sun was gone. Only the night remained. Chapter Sixty: Between Light and Flesh At a gas station, Brett crouched over the Suburban, duct-taping a cracked headlight back into place. Lauryn emerged from the ladies’ room, adjusting her skirt, a playful gleam in her eyes. “...