EPISODE 6: THE REVELATION ## CHAPTER 1: THE WORLD Three weeks after the documentary's release, the world was still processing. Marcus watched the news from a hotel room in Denver—the safe house had been compromised, and Chen had moved them to a series of anonymous locations while the global reaction unfolded. The coverage was relentless: analysis, debate, interviews with experts who'd never seen the sphere but had strong opinions about what it meant. "The archaeological community is demanding access to the chamber," a CNN anchor reported. "Over two hundred scientists have signed an open letter calling for immediate excavation and study." A cut to another segment: "Religious leaders worldwide have issued conflicting statements about the documentary's claims. The Vatican has called for calm and careful consideration, while several evangelical denominations have declared the footage to be a satanic deception." And then: "The Thornton Mine has become an unofficial pilgrimage site, with thousands gathering at the sealed entrance. Local authorities are struggling to manage the crowds." Marcus turned off the television. He'd accomplished what he set out to do—the truth was public, the cover-up exposed, the sphere's existence known. But he'd underestimated what would happen next. "They're not going to stop," Sarah said. She was at her laptop, monitoring social media. "Every hour, more people arrive at the mine. They...