Tomb's Hell

Chapter 4

Kristen took the lamp in her hand to light up the sarcophagus and let Madison translate the rest of the hieroglyphics.

– There's a continuation to this sentence but the rest is unclear, the stone is cracked...

- Let me see! Said Molly, puzzled.

- Damn! We must try harder! We may find other information. Mady, did you read something else?

- Wait a sec... It says that... The philosopher's stone protects the princess' spirit... It's also written that it's an extremely rare gift and that not every royal family's member has owned it.

- If the stone is supposed to protect this girl's spirit, why isn't it on the sarcophagus anymore? asked Kristen.

- Maybe someone was here before us and took it... But... It looks like we're the first one here... Maybe the stone was stolen a long time ago, at the princess' funerals... thought Madison.

Madison and Molly were observing every room's corners, to find any clues. For her part, Kristen was leaning against the sarcophagus and was lighting up her friends. She was gradually pushing it without paying attention. Suddenly, it fell over, causing a deafening noise. Mady and Molly, jumped of surprise and ran to her.

"Kristen, are you ok? shouted Mady who was violently panicking.

- You're insane! What did you just do? You broke something precious! Do you only imagine this object's value!? Millions of dollars! And you just broke it! You feel smart now? Why did you come with us? We're working! This is our job, so respect it... Just, be careful for once! Molly was going mad.

Kristen didn't dare to talk anymore. She knew that she had done an enormous mistake. Meanwhile, Maddy had discovered something but the two other girls were busy arguing.

-Maddy, say something! You're supposed to support me! exclaimed Molly.

- Errr... Guys, I found a way there... We need to push the sarcophagus a little bit more... There are stairs! We'll maybe find something down there.

- What are you saying? said Molly who had recovered her calm in a heartbeat.

- Come and see! I assure you! Kristen, I have to admit that we made an incredible discovery thanks to you!" whispered Madison...

The three women started to come around the descending stairs. Determined to discover what was underneath. They pushed the sarcophagus with all their strength to see the whole passage. Madison was about to walk on the first step, when suddenly, the mysterious and deep voice came out from the earth's entrails...