A young woman approaches a deep and joyous revelation while staring at a mesmerizing spiral.

A group of spies finds that a corporation’s AI security system may be better than they anticipated

After a busy holiday season, Isabelle is looking forward to her Christmas vacation. However, Karen, Isabelle’s boss, has other plans.

“You’re breathing faster, sure. You’re sweating. But- I don’t think that’s about fear. Not with you. Not entirely, at least. In fact, I think,” the woman leaned over to whisper in her ear, “the fear just makes it better.”