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Nico led the way. At the top of the hill, they claimed over an old retaining wall and down into an excavated trench. Finally they arrived at the stone doorway leading straight into the side of hill. The death storm seemed to originate right above their heads. Looking up at the swirling tentacles of darkness, Frank felt like he was trapped at the bottom of a flushing toilet bowl. That really didn't calm his nerves.

Nico faced the group. "From here, it gets tough."

"Sweet," Leo said. "'Cause so far I've totally been pulling my punches."

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