Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

The chamber was about eight feet tall, but Willow jumped anyway. Jasper caught her, and they clung to each other. With her arms wrapped around his neck, Willow felt safe in his embrace.

Jasper held up a lamp for Willow while she checked things out. A moment later, she found a metal box and opened it, revealing a few pieces of yellowing paper within. Even though it was probably a thousand years old, she could still make out the words. Some of the papers had broken down, however. Willow quickly took a few photos and made sure she didn’t make any noise. Once she was done, the papers started rotting as they had been exposed to the humidity in the air, and they turned into dust.

Willow heaved a sigh. Good thing I took the photos in time, She swiveled around, but someone covered her eyes and darkness overwhelmed her. “What’s wrong?”

“There are a few skeletons there. Are you scared of them?” Jasper asked, in case she got spooked if she saw the remains. “If they’re just skeletons, then no,’ said Willow.

Jasper pulled his hand back, and Willow shone. her flashlight on the skeletons. She then crouched down and checked the items around them, and she noticed one of the skeletons holding a metal box. Hmm, the artifacts the islanders found must have been sold for money.

can keep a few things. She picked up her backpack and unfurled at stretch of cloth. Carefully, she placed the metal box in

she worked. He said nothing, only keeping an eye on them. They stayed on the ship for three hours, and they gained a lot from the investigation. The team had lunch and

happened,” said the leader. Part of the team quickly checked things out and came back a moment later. “Someone blasted the entrance. The exit’s blocked by a

stuff for themselves. You know how lawless this place is. They own.

leave.” Willow looked at Jasper. Jasper gave her a look of assurance. No matter what, he would lead them to safety. “Everyone split up and see if there are any more exits. Three hours left before

an hour later, everyone came back and said they found no more exits. “So, we’ll have

at the top of the cave, agape. He’s talking about the exit

up there?” Willow held Jasper’s sleeve in worry. “No. We can wait.

open. We can get out before sundown.” Jasper didn’t want Willow to stay the night here. The temperature difference between night and day was big, so she