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The heart of Mark's conflict revolves around governmental machinations that play on trauma and memory manipulation. McCabe reveals unsettling truths about Mark's past—his military background, PTSD, and a hidden potential for violence. This revelation casts a long shadow, suggesting that he may be an unwitting pawn in a nefarious game orchestrated by those in power.
As Mark confronts the disquieting truth of his own violent capabilities, he grapples with feelings of betrayal and anger. The existence of a shadowy agenda tied to national unrest exposes the fragility of freedom in a society consumed by fear and violence. The dawning realization that he may be a sleeper agent, conditioned for assassination, leads to a critical turning point.