**Cedar Rapids, Iowa –** The already tense situation within the Cedar Rapids Cube Complex has escalated dramatically following a significant development earlier this afternoon. After nearly 72 hours trapped within the labyrinthine structure, the rotating room mechanism unexpectedly shifted, revealing a previously concealed exit sequence. However, the discovery hasn’t brought immediate relief, but rather a new wave of uncertainty and, frankly, terror.

Initial reports indicate the rotating room, designated Sector 7, began to turn at approximately 14:37 Central Time. The movement triggered a pre-programmed sequence of doors and corridors, leading the three remaining survivors – Charles Hogg, Dr. Eleanor Vance, and Martin Jones – to a previously unknown section of the complex. This new area, described by Dr. Vance as “a stark, concrete chamber with a single, metallic door,” appears to be the culmination of the Cube’s design, a final, deliberately unsettling test.

“It was… cold,” Jones recounted to emergency responders, his voice strained. “Just… intensely cold. And the silence. You could *feel* the silence.”

The discovery has prompted an immediate lockdown of the entire complex, with all external access restricted. Military personnel, led by General Harding, are currently maintaining a perimeter around the structure, monitoring activity and preparing for potential contingencies. The primary concern now is the nature of the metallic door and what lies beyond. Initial scans reveal a high concentration of radiation, suggesting the area isn’t simply another room, but rather a deliberately constructed containment zone.

“We’re operating on the assumption that this isn’t a simple escape route,” General Harding stated during a brief press conference. “The radiation levels are concerning. We’re considering a remote drone deployment to assess the situation before committing any personnel. This feels… calculated.”

The original three survivors, understandably, remain wary. Hogg, visibly shaken, offered a grim observation: “I’ve been thinking… maybe the Cube *doesn’t* want us to escape. Maybe it just wants to see how long we’ll last.”

The situation remains fluid, and the implications of this final, unsettling reveal are still being assessed. As of this report, the fate of those trapped within the Cedar Rapids Cube Complex, and indeed, the nature of the structure itself, remain shrouded in uncertainty.