The Beast Unleashed

The air grew thick as they descended further into the labyrinth, the passage narrowing the deeper they went. The walls closed in around them like the jaws of a predator, and Alex could feel the air growing heavier with each step. The light from the sun above seemed to fade, leaving only the faintest glimmer from their torches to illuminate the path ahead. The tunnels twisted and turned, each new bend taking them deeper underground until Alex couldn't even see two steps ahead of him.

I hope this doesn’t have a Minotaur, Alex thought, his nerves tingling with unease. His voice barely broke the silence as he muttered aloud, “Do they exist, by the way?”

Maya, walking just ahead of him, shot him a sideways glance. Her face held a sly grin as she replied, “Well, we’ll find out, won’t we?”