Story 473: The Corridor of Echoes

The team pressed on through the endless brick corridor, its dim lights casting elongated shadows along the damp walls. The sound of their boots on the uneven bricks echoed unnervingly, making it feel as if unseen entities marched alongside them.

“Does this thing ever end?” Viper grumbled, running her hand along the rough texture of the walls.

“Patience,” Rook replied firmly. “This corridor isn’t just a passage. It’s meant to wear us down. Mentally. Stay sharp.”

Shadow, walking a few paces ahead, paused suddenly. She crouched, shining her flashlight on the floor. “There’s something here.” Her voice was calm but carried a hint of apprehension.

The rest of the team gathered around her. Embedded into the bricks was a metallic plate engraved with an inscription in an ancient language. Ghost knelt beside Shadow, examining the inscription with his advanced scanner. The text glowed faintly on his HUD as the device translated it.