The Nostradamus Equation (Sam Reilly Book 6) by Christopher Cartwright

Author:Christopher Cartwright
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Ashton Publishing Group
Published: 2017-03-26T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifty-Three

Adebowale heard the roaring sound of water fighting its way through the tunnel toward him. Driven by millions upon millions of pounds of pressure from above, the torrent charged through the narrow passages and warrens with the energy of a tsunami. Compared to the approaching onslaught, Adebowale’s massive and athletic structure appeared weak and fragile. There was nowhere to run. Even though he was given a ten minute head start, the water would reach him well before he could ever escape. There was nothing for it, and yet he tried to run.

He always did.

Every time it was exactly the same. He felt the burning sensation in his legs and arms as the release of adrenaline stimulated his fight or flight response. He’d played college football in the US as a quarterback and despite his massive frame was capable of moving quickly when he wanted to. He felt as the tendons of his calves, designed for short bursts and sprints, propelled him like a racecar. It felt good. Like maybe this time he would make it.

The pitch of the churning water increased and he imagined his death at any moment. Despite his speed, he felt he was running through mud. With each movement, his legs were being slowed as though an invisible coil was restraining them.

Ahead, the passage split into two directions. Left and right. Adebowale chose left. Somehow it felt correct. The narrow tunnel had a distinct incline to it, which meant he was gaining elevation. He’d made the right choice! The only way to outrun the water, was to rise above it.

The tunnel appeared dark ahead. The dim lights which lined the passageway looked like they’d suddenly been cut off. He continued running at full speed in a way that only an athlete could and then he stopped. Directly in front of him, a large cave-in had blocked his progression.

He’d run out of places to escape! He turned and watched as the water raced towards him with lethal finality. In an instant, and like last time, Adebowale realized he’d been here before. And like every other time the water struck him with such force, he lost consciousness before his mind could even register the sensation of the cold water on his skin.

He woke up, struggling to breathe. His chest pounding, and his lungs stung. Sweat dripped from his blood-drained skin. Adebowale looked up at the sun. The pain lasted longer than usual this time. He still was having difficulty breathing and his tongue felt dry and cracked. His right shoulder throbbed. Something’s not right. The water should have killed him. There was no reason for him to have pain in his left shoulder.

Adebowale gasped.

He’d had another dream. He consciously forced himself to take in a deep breath and open his eyes. Everything was still dark. It could have been night time, but he felt the heat burning at his skin. No. It wasn’t night time. His vision had become severely blurred.

Something wanted to take him away from this world.

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