I walked the long passage of the stone cave.
The air was surprisingly fresh, flowing in from unseen vents, and shafts of light pierced the gloom from cracks in the high ceiling, making the path ahead visible. The smooth, deliberate curves of the walls spoke of master craftsmanship; this was no natural cavern but a place carved by a skilled artisan.
As I proceeded, I felt a subtle ripple in the air around me, a pressure against my senses that
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