Latest: The Journey of St. Laurent, Chapter 42

42: Belly of the Beast

At least, that’s what it felt like. There was a blinding flash of light and teeth-rattling “Boom!” followed by a rage of smaller, sharper booms. I imagine it was like being on the inside of a nuclear reactor core.

I didn’t think, I just snapped my eyes shut, collapsed to my knees and covered my ears. Somewhere along the way down I dropped the flashlight and the pistol.

The noises roared louder. The tunnel around us shook and dislodged a shower of dirt and debris. The hellish fury only lasted a few seconds, then it was gone and replaced with silence.

Actually, no, there couldn’t have been silence. I could still feel the pulsing of whatever was making the [...]