Another Tale of the Secret of the Sands by Rai Aren

Author:Rai Aren
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: RFS Publications
Published: 2017-03-25T16:00:00+00:00

A short distance away, someone lying flat on the ground, head covered, watched intently through a set of binoculars.

Once they were all inside, having passed through the barrier, their eyes adjusted to the darkness. The four friends were relieved to see that everyone was safe and accounted for. It was cool and dry and dark inside. They were in a cave-like space. The ground, though natural stone, was relatively smooth.

“We made it,” Jack said, almost surprised. He let out a nervous laugh.

Bob had paled. He finally let go of Jack’s backpack.

“Come,” Khamir said, fishing out a flashlight and turning it on, “let us continue. We are almost there.”

Dr. Khadesh again brought up the rear.

The foursome followed Khamir down a set of stone steps that were hewn into the rock.

“Watch your step, please, and stay close to me,” Khamir said, lighting their way. He walked on a ways, then rounded a sharp corner and disappeared.

“Hopefully no one follows us inside this time,” Jack said, anxiety starting to get the best of him. “Remember what happened to the last two guys who tried that. Obliterated!”

“Yeah, and that could’ve easily been us,” Bob said, purposely ‘forgetting’ the precautions Dr. Khadesh and Khamir had taken to ensure their safety that day.

“We don’t have the Pharom with us, remember,” Alex replied. “That’s what did it, so nothing of the sort’s going to happen.”

Bob remained unconvinced. He wasn’t cut out for these situations. Jack’s comment had just made things worse. It brought up terrifying memories. He was growing completely unnerved.

They followed Khamir’s path. After turning the corner, they found themselves stepping into a large, empty, stone chamber, lit by Khamir’s flashlight, much bigger than the area they’d first stepped into.

The effect was immediate.

Alex’s head swam, her vision blurred. Her ankh pendant started to buzz against her skin. Suddenly, there seemed to be a lot of noise all around her. Voices. People talking. It was growing louder. She couldn’t make sense of it. It was a cacophony. She shook her head, then rubbed her eyes. She looked over at the others. They seemed to be struggling with the same effects she was feeling. But no one was speaking. They were all too overcome with the weird sensations of the mysterious stone chamber.

She placed her hand on the cool stone wall to steady herself. Then, through the noise swimming all around her, she heard a voice ring out clearly. “Alex, focus on my words, my voice.”

She inhaled sharply. She looked over at Dr. Khadesh, who was eyeing her intently. She tried to speak, but her words would not come. It was as though she was underwater, her voice was muffled, her vision still blurred. She shook her head again, trying to clear her mind.

“Focus, Alex. You can do it.”

She again glanced at Dr. Khadesh, wanting to reply, to ask what she was experiencing. As she looked at him, something strange happened. He held her gaze. She heard him say, “Calm your mind. Listen to my voice.” But his lips did not move.

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