“Ramirez, shine that light over in the corner.” Your first impression is correct. These are bones, and most assuredly human. “ Sasha stands with a grunt and lumbers over to you. “It doesn’t look like this is a place we want to stay in too long. “ You nod distractedly. “That’s usually true for the […]

For better or for worse, you’re in this now. You sprint forward, grab Ramirez, and dash as far back into the alcove as you can. Sasha’s footsteps are right behind you. “We’re going into this?” You don’t bother to reply, but a glance over your shoulder shows you made a good choice. The entrance is […]

“Well, I guess it doesn’t make sense to make a warning about the wrong door if you’re going to put it over the right door.” You look over your shoulder. “Ramirez!” The wiry mechanic, Daniel Ramirez, pokes his head out from the jeep you parked and waves to you. “Bring over the climbing gear.” He nods and […]

“How’s your cuneiform?” you ask Sasha. “Weak. Yours?” “Better than average. Pull the foliage off the rest of the space while I work on translating this section.” Your friend nods and pulls out a knife. If any of the vines grew into the building, pulling them out could damage the structure, and possibly any writing […]

In the jungle, it’s never truly quiet, and yet somehow the air seems hushed. You pull back the vines that have grown around the structure and your breath catches in your lungs. There should be no reason why ancient Babylonian text would be found on the ruins of an equally ancient temple in the Andes. […]