👉 Previous Decision: You chose Option A – Compile the stored memory partition logs and send a direct complaint to the State Medical Ethics Committee.
The glow of her laptop screen was the only light in her room. Maya uploaded the unencrypted partition logs, a torrent of stolen memories, to the State Medical Ethics Committee server. A timestamp confirmed the submission: 12:03 AM.
Twelve hours later, Dr. Aris Danforth, Chief Medical Officer, called her into his top-floor executive office. The room smelled of polished wood and quiet power. He gestured to a chair.
“Maya,” he began, his voice calm, almost paternal. “We received your… complaint.”
He held up a printout of her submission, then placed it carefully back on his desk. His gaze was steady, unyielding.
“I’m fully aware of Julian’s adjustments to the consent forms,” he continued, a casual wave of his hand dismissing the ethical breach. “They were necessary to keep our Phase 3 trial on schedule.”
A cold realization settled over Maya. Dr. Danforth hadn’t just been unaware; he had sanctioned it. He was a willing participant. He picked up a phone, pressing a button.
“All regulatory complaints regarding Synapse trials,” he explained, “are automatically redirected to our internal legal team. Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention.”
The line clicked. There would be no external investigation.
➡️ Read CHAPTER 14 to continue the story.
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