Chapter 79

Osiris and I descended into the basement together, and Thomas and Eli went to check the old park amenities out the back of the council to check the tunnels there Walking down the winding corridors until we reached two massive gates blocking access to the tunnels beneath the council We could see the old and weathered stone walls, showing signs of wear and tear from years of use.

As we got closer to the gates, we could feel a chill in the air, the wind whistling loudly in the tunnels. Moving toward the back of the basement, we come across the old tunnel system, and it is, as expected, completely sealed off with bars. Osiris shines the torch into the dark tunnel, illuminating the ancient cobblestone walls and the thick layer of mold and mildew that has settled over everything.

Peering over his shoulder, I can just make out the old rusted pipes along the ceiling and the occasional rat scurrying around in the shadows. “Nothing.” Osiris says when I hear the faintest noise.

“We can check.”

tell him, holding up a

I listen. Osiris instantly fell silent, but I thought I heard a banging sound like old copper pipes being banged on. When I don’t hear it anymore, I rise to

it again. We both turn slowly, looking at the tunnel system. Moving toward the bars. I glance around the room, looking for something to break them. Peering into the tunnel, Osiris hands me a torch, and I shine it down the

off but returns seconds later with nothing. Digging my phone from my pocket, I call Thomas’ number, knowing Eli had left to search the old tunnels under the amenities block of the park out back with Thomas, and I could feel

We might be able to open it enough to squeeze through,” Osiris tells me. I place the phone on the loudspeaker, grabbing one bar while

he grumbles, sounding

and torches, along with a crowbar, to break these bars off,” Osiris tells him.

it is like a bucket of ice was tossed over me. Osiris’ head snaps up, and his eyes meet

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