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The Current’s Grip

Author: smarto
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-10-23 19:48:24

"Arthur!"

Amelia’s scream tore through the pitch-black tunnel, echoing off the wet stone walls above the roaring water.

She scrambled across the slimy oak floorboards on her hands and knees, ignoring the sharp wooden splinters digging deep into her palms. The ice-cold river water was sloshing over the deck, soaking her dress and freezing her skin. She reached blindly into the dark void, her arms flailing against the rushing foam as the barge rocked violently from the impact.

"Hold the lantern!"
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