Victor of Tucson - Chapter 35: Monsters and Rivers

... omething, though; I’m sure of it,” Thayla hissed. Once again, Victor scanned the cavern, running his eyes over the substantial fungus sprouts and the mossy rocks. Moisture hung in a vaporous cloud along the low ceiling, and the air was hot and fetid. Ever so slowly, he moved his gaze over the ground, past the stinky, bubbling pool at the center, and then to the far wall where their next tunnel opened.

“I’ll go first,” he said, at last, unable to see anything but not wanting her to have t ...