People sometimes have experiences like this.

When they face something beyond their comprehension, they can become so paralyzed with fear that their mind seizes up, and they can’t move a muscle, as if their entire body has been rendered immobile. 

This was exactly the experience Duncan was going through right now.

‘What... what is this?’

How did they get in here?

Duncan prided himself on his extraordinary self-awareness. He was meticulous about assessing his capabilities and only took on tasks he was confident he could handle. For everything else, he strictly followed the organization’s protocols. This time was no different. …