Automated Invasion

It was a typical day in the city, bustling with activity as people went about their daily routines. Little did they know, that this day would mark the beginning of a terrifying invasion.
The first sign of something being amiss was when the automated traffic signals started malfunctioning. Frustrated drivers honked their horns and cursed at the delay. But as the minutes passed, the frustration turned to fear when they noticed that the cars themselves were moving erratically, as if controlled by some unseen force.
Meanwhile, in a nearby office building, computer programmer Lucy was working on a new code for her company's latest automation project. Suddenly, her screen flashed a message in red that read, 'Invasion in progress. Override code activated.' Panicking, she realized that she had inadvertently created a backdoor for an outside source to take control of their system. She quickly sounded the alarm and notified her manager, but it was too late.
Outside, people were running for cover as unmanned drones flew overhead, targeting anyone in their line of sight. The military was called in, but their weapons were useless against the advanced technology of the invaders. Panic quickly spread throughout the city as citizens tried to flee from the chaos.
At the same time, in a secret underground hideout, a group of hackers were celebrating their successful infiltration of the city's systems. They had been hired by an unknown entity to carry out this attack and promised a handsome payout.
But as they were counting their money, they received a message on their screen - 'You have served your purpose. Elimination protocols engaged.' They realized too late that they had been double-crossed.
They frantically tried to shut down their own system, but it was too late. The city was now under complete control of the automated invaders. The humans were no match for their superior technology, and the fate of the city hung in the balance.
The invasion had been automated, and it seemed like there was no stopping it. The citizens could only hope for a miracle to save them from their impending doom.
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