Story 457: The Abyssal Passage

Emerging from the portal, the team found themselves in an entirely different world—a seemingly endless, water-filled tunnel. The arched stone ceiling stretched far into the horizon, lit by an eerie blue glow that reflected off the surface of the water. The air was cold and damp, carrying a faint metallic tang that set their nerves on edge.

“This place…” Shadow muttered, her voice low but tense. “It feels ancient, like it’s been here for centuries, untouched.”

Rook took a step forward, the water splashing around his boots. The ripples extended unnaturally far, as though the tunnel were alive and responding to their presence. “Eyes up. We don’t know what’s waiting for us down here.”