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1Off to Cloncurry.11Off to Cloncurry.1 2 Trekkers Hotel.22 Trekkers Hotel.2 3An odd happening in the night.33An odd happening in the night.3

4The legend of Oriana..64The legend of Oriana..6

5 A visit to the quarryand an odd discovery..75 A visit to the quarryand an odd discovery..7 6 The firenze.126 The firenze.12 7 The ceremonyand7 The ceremonyand

capture!.............................17capture!.............................17

8 Where on earth is the8 Where on earth is themarble?.............................19marble?.............................19

9 Breaking out.219 Breaking out.21 10 A race through time.2310 A race through time.23

11 Everything alright2411 Everything alright24


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Chapter 2Chapter 2

Trekkers HotelTrekkers Hotel

The flight had been a longThe flight had been a longuncomfortable journey. Even though Iuncomfortable journey. Even though Ipersonally liked aeroplane rides, I couldntpersonally liked aeroplane rides, I couldnt

help disliking this one. The seat handleshelp disliking this one. The seat handlescouldnt be moved, there was no sunshadecouldnt be moved, there was no sunshadeon the windows, there was no mini TV, andon the windows, there was no mini TV, andthere was no cushion to keep you warmthere was no cushion to keep you warmand snugly. In fact, the whole of it hadand snugly. In fact, the whole of it had

seemed like a ghastly nightmare.seemed like a ghastly nightmare.Id booked to stay at an inn calledId booked to stay at an inn called

Trekkers Inn. In fact, it looked more like aTrekkers Inn. In fact, it looked more like ahotel to me, since there was no restauranthotel to me, since there was no restaurant

(you had to buy your own food from(you had to buy your own food fromsomewhere else).somewhere else).


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Chapter 3Chapter 3An odd happening in the nightAn odd happening in the nightJust as I stepped inside, I knew at once that thereJust as I stepped inside, I knew at once that there

was something wrong with this place. Therewas something wrong with this place. Therewere a few rickety chairs, a couple of old woodenwere a few rickety chairs, a couple of old wooden

tables, and lots of signs, posters etc. The floortables, and lots of signs, posters etc. The floorwas made out of hardened clay instead of solidwas made out of hardened clay instead of solidwood.wood.

What on earth was this? Surely.Surely thisWhat on earth was this? Surely.Surely thisdidnt mean that the house was haunted? Thendidnt mean that the house was haunted? Then

suddenly two signs in the corner of a hugesuddenly two signs in the corner of a hugearchway fell into sight, which increased myarchway fell into sight, which increased myfeeling of intense horror. One said, Stairs to thefeeling of intense horror. One said, Stairs to thecatacombs. The other said, This was the homecatacombs. The other said, This was the home

of an ancient god. Please be careful. Was Iof an ancient god. Please be careful. Was Imad? Id come into a place that had catacombs!mad? Id come into a place that had catacombs!

Anything could come out at night! And why onAnything could come out at night! And why on


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I couldnt make a head or tail of this stuff.I couldnt make a head or tail of this stuff.

Still, bothering to waste no time, I steppedStill, bothering to waste no time, I stepped

into the queue. When I came to the counter, theinto the queue. When I came to the counter, the

hotel manager gave me toothed grin. His eyeshotel manager gave me toothed grin. His eyeswere filled with tiredness, his hair was VERYwere filled with tiredness, his hair was VERY

ruffled, his left ear was missing, he was nearlyruffled, his left ear was missing, he was nearly

toothless and his fingernails had grown to twicetoothless and his fingernails had grown to twice

their normal size. He looked just like a wildtheir normal size. He looked just like a wild

animal who had come from the forest. Vat cananimal who had come from the forest. Vat canI co for yoo, fir? he asked kindly. Hello, II co for yoo, fir? he asked kindly. Hello, I

recited hurriedly. I have ordered for a stay atrecited hurriedly. I have ordered for a stay at

room 57 for 1 week.I would like to go to myroom 57 for 1 week.I would like to go to my

room now. Yoo can lo, muttered the man,room now. Yoo can lo, muttered the man,addressin the next customer.


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I sighed to myself, and walked off through theI sighed to myself, and walked off through thelong winding corridors. Well, I had come here tolong winding corridors. Well, I had come here tofind out about Oceania. So far, it didnt seem afind out about Oceania. So far, it didnt seem anice place at all!nice place at all!

At last, I came to the room. Its door was madeAt last, I came to the room. Its door was madeout of solid bricks. There was a brass doorknobout of solid bricks. There was a brass doorknobin the form of a twisted dragon. And even worse,in the form of a twisted dragon. And even worse,there was a metal grille located in the left side ofthere was a metal grille located in the left side ofthe floor. It had four words carved onto the silver:the floor. It had four words carved onto the silver:

SHORTCUT TO THESHORTCUT TO THECATACOMBSCATACOMBS

I moaned, anger rising inside me everyI moaned, anger rising inside me every

moment. Wasmoment. Was


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it going to stop at some point? I really didnt know.it going to stop at some point? I really didnt know.

But there was a very good reason why the hotelBut there was a very good reason why the hotelpeoplepeople

put signs everywhere.put signs everywhere.

I started to write about Oceania, my penI started to write about Oceania, my penscribbling onscribbling on

tirelessly. After an hour of writing or so, I jumpedtirelessly. After an hour of writing or so, I jumpedinto bed,into bed,

and started to read my book.and started to read my book.Only then did I turn my attention towardsOnly then did I turn my attention towardssomething verysomething very

strange- balls of green light were coming out of mystrange- balls of green light were coming out of my

bag.bag.The all clustered to ether at the middle of theThey all clustered together at the middle of the


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golden face. It spoke in a hard, stony voice. I trustgolden face. It spoke in a hard, stony voice. I trust

you toyou to

find the marble, it roared. Just then the door brokefind the marble, it roared. Just then the door broke

openopen

And seven people flooded in. The face vanished,And seven people flooded in. The face vanished,

andand

questions rained down upon me.questions rained down upon me.

Its a cock-and-bull story, leered Joe, theIts a cock-and-bull story, leered Joe, the

assistantassistant

manager scornfully. We dont even believe inmanager scornfully. We dont even believe in

these thingsthese things

One tiny little bit! Its definitely Vantral back atOne tiny little bit! Its definitely Vantral back at


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Chapter 4Chapter 4

The Legend of OrianaThe Legend of Oriana

Youve been here only for bone day, I think thatYouve been here only for bone day, I think thatis?is?

asked John. I nodded. Well, youve certainly seenasked John. I nodded. Well, youve certainly seenlot in alot in a

Little time, he sighed, fondling his motorbike.Little time, he sighed, fondling his motorbike.

Perhaps, IPerhaps, I

Should tell you something now.Should tell you something now.You know that golden face? Well, Ill explain whatYou know that golden face? Well, Ill explain what

it is. Itit is. It

Merges with an ancient myth, which says that youMerges with an ancient myth, which says that you

are inare inGrave dan er. Yeah I do know that ou cant feel it.


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so nobody had any complaints. But, one day,so nobody had any complaints. But, one day,

everythingeverything

went wrong- everything started to slide down intowent wrong- everything started to slide down into

thethe

depths of misery.depths of misery.

The king had two sons called Golcurry andThe king had two sons called Golcurry and

Vantral. Gol-Vantral. Gol-

curry was like Oriana. But, Vantral always plottedcurry was like Oriana. But, Vantral always plotted

againstagainst

the king, whatever the situation. This was becausethe king, whatever the situation. This was because

OrianaOriana

had something he badly wanted. It was a code. Nothad something he badly wanted. It was a code. Not


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He requested you to bring him the marble lastHe requested you to bring him the marble lastnight. Inight. Igasped. Oh, and I forgot something. Golcurry diedgasped. Oh, and I forgot something. Golcurry died

in anin an

accident.accident.I just couldnt believe what I was hearing. But II just couldnt believe what I was hearing. But I

supposesuppose

time flies, doesnt it? So I just memorized all thetime flies, doesnt it? So I just memorized all the

facts, andfacts, andwent inside the hotel again.went inside the hotel again.


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Chapter 5Chapter 5A visit to the quarry- and an oddA visit to the quarry- and an odd

discoverydiscovery Me and John went to an old farmhouse to collectMe and John went to an old farmhouse to collect

ourour

Lunch. The place seemed completely different atLunch. The place seemed completely different at

daytime.daytime.Black trucks swept through the roads, the buildingsBlack trucks swept through the roads, the buildings

gleamed in the sunlight, and the area wasgleamed in the sunlight, and the area wascompletelycompletely

clean. It seemed better than England itself.clean. It seemed better than England itself.

Just as we opened the gate, a burly man cameJust as we opened the gate, a burly man camerunningrunning

out with a filled food tray in his hands. Come hereout with a filled food tray in his hands. Come hereforfor

food? Well all you get i-is chicken, brrread and mi-food? Well all you get i-is chicken, brrread and mi-mi-milk,mi-milk,


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Oriana? Im Mr. Peters, he broke off.Oriana? Im Mr. Peters, he broke off.

Whats Oriana got to do with you? I askedWhats Oriana got to do with you? I asked

suddenly,suddenly,

snatching the food. It was quite insulting. Nothing,snatching the food. It was quite insulting. Nothing,

justjust

nothing. replied Mr. Peters airily. Ive heard of thenothing. replied Mr. Peters airily. Ive heard of the

legendlegend

thats all!thats all!

Well, get on with your OWN business then! IWell, get on with your OWN business then! I

snapped,snapped,

leaving a wild-eyed Mr. Peters to grumble andleaving a wild-eyed Mr. Peters to grumble and

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CONTD. Chapter5CONTD. Chapter5Oriana? John nodded. Well, he could be in leagueOriana? John nodded. Well, he could be in league

withwith

Vantral then! Hmm. I see, I see said JohnVantral then! Hmm. I see, I see said John

thoughtfully.thoughtfully.

The following noon, after lunch, we decided toThe following noon, after lunch, we decided tovisit thevisit the

old quarry at the side gate of Trekkers hotel. Theold quarry at the side gate of Trekkers hotel. The

placeplace

looked forlorn, with all the stone weapons.looked forlorn, with all the stone weapons.


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We took out our spades and started digging. At one point,We took out our spades and started digging. At one point,

We fad formed a 2feet long, feet deep pit. All kinds ofWe fad formed a 2feet long, feet deep pit. All kinds of

Ancient weapons lay on the ground! But somethingAncient weapons lay on the ground! But something

attracted our attention more than anything else in the world.attracted our attention more than anything else in the world.

It was a piece of brown papyrus, which said:It was a piece of brown papyrus, which said:1212thth October,1989 Mr. PetersOctober,1989 Mr. Peters

Olly farm 86,Trekkers Road,Olly farm 86,Trekkers Road,

L24 IjkL24 Ijk

Dear Jack,Dear Jack,

After days of searching, we have finally managed toAfter days of searching, we have finally managed tofind the marble in thefind the marble in the

heart of a rainforest. It was hid by Oriana in theheart of a rainforest. It was hid by Oriana in thebark of a tree.bark of a tree. Since youSince you


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are the only descendant of Vantral left, please comeare the only descendant of Vantral left, please comeand see the code! Theand see the code! The

meeting is taking place at the Kult, at 2:25pm.Wemeeting is taking place at the Kult, at 2:25pm.Wealso have some of the mostalso have some of the most

advanced tools in the world, to help you with youradvanced tools in the world, to help you with yourexperiment!Hope you areexperiment!Hope you are

successful with your project.successful with your project.

Yours sincerely,Yours sincerely,

AcutaAcutaThe Chief MayanThe Chief Mayan

We stood there, gaping open-mouthed at the letter. OK,We stood there, gaping open-mouthed at the letter. OK,

so there were a few facts to be made out of this: Mr. Peterso there were a few facts to be made out of this: Mr. Peter

was the only descendant of Vantral alive; he was friendwas the only descendant of Vantral alive; he was friend


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Just as I put the letter into my bag, Mr. Peters burstJust as I put the letter into my bag, Mr. Peters burstthrough the door. He looked suspicious. Get out! hethrough the door. He looked suspicious. Get out! he

growled,. Fine! But you wont get what you need this time,growled,. Fine! But you wont get what you need this time,

Petesy! I called out.Petesy! I called out.

When we had got out, a brainwave suddenly came intoWhen we had got out, a brainwave suddenly came intomy mind. Why dont we search the Yellow Pages for amy mind. Why dont we search the Yellow Pages for a

place called the Kult? I asked. Brilliant idea! exclaimedplace called the Kult? I asked. Brilliant idea! exclaimed

John.John.

Later on that evening, after supper, we went to the localLater on that evening, after supper, we went to the local

post office and checked the Yellow Pages. The K sectionpost office and checked the Yellow Pages. The K sectionwas not very big. I recited all the names. Krakken, Kroll,was not very big. I recited all the names. Krakken, Kroll,


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Kroll, Kud, Kuhor, Kuis, Kukk, Kuld, KULT!! What isKroll, Kud, Kuhor, Kuis, Kukk, Kuld, KULT!! What is

it?it?

asked John excitedly. Kult: a large pit in the middleasked John excitedly. Kult: a large pit in the middle

ofof

Cucks Wood, home to some ancient civilizations.Cucks Wood, home to some ancient civilizations.

My ideaMy idea

works! cried John. One of us could dress up andworks! cried John. One of us could dress up and

pretendpretend

to be Mr. Peters, see the code, and run away!to be Mr. Peters, see the code, and run away!

Brilliant! IBrilliant! I

yelled.yelled.


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Chapter 6Chapter 6 The Firenze The Firenze

Your bike, a camp, our bags and old Petesys disguise.Your bike, a camp, our bags and old Petesys disguise.

Thats about all we should need. I went through the listThats about all we should need. I went through the list

about preparations for the trip.John sighed. I didnt knowabout preparations for the trip.John sighed. I didnt know

you called him Petesy. Well, thats his new nicknameyou called him Petesy. Well, thats his new nickname

then! I grinned.then! I grinned.

Once we were outside, I didnt know where to go.Once we were outside, I didnt know where to go.

Theres only one way into Cucks Woods, explainedTheres only one way into Cucks Woods, explained

John, and that is to go to an old house on the far left. ItJohn, and that is to go to an old house on the far left. It

has a long underground tunnel that leads to just after thehas a long underground tunnel that leads to just after thebeginning point.beginning point.

Lots of years ago, they bricked up the entrance withLots of years ago, they bricked up the entrance with


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with a high fence. Then the owners of this weirdowith a high fence. Then the owners of this weirdohousehouse

dug a tunnel to the woods, which was through thedug a tunnel to the woods, which was through the

Catacombs. It had entrances which led up to ourCatacombs. It had entrances which led up to ourhotel.hotel.

I shivered, and looked at my watch, 10:30 a.m.. WeI shivered, and looked at my watch, 10:30 a.m.. Westillstill

had 6 hours to get going.had 6 hours to get going.When we at last came to the house, I looked upWhen we at last came to the house, I looked upat it inat it in

awe. It had silver gate, which was followed by shinyawe. It had silver gate, which was followed by shinyblackblack

doors inside. The building had 12 floors and adoors inside. The building had 12 floors and a


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John asked me in the back, and together weJohn asked me in the back, and together westeppedstepped

through a couple of grilles. Then we started to workthrough a couple of grilles. Then we started to work

ourour

way through the doors.way through the doors.

At last, we found what we were looking for. It wasAt last, we found what we were looking for. It was

aa

brass lid set onto the ground, which said:brass lid set onto the ground, which said:

CATACOMBSCATACOMBS


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John pulled the lid out with difficulty. It fell on the stone floorJohn pulled the lid out with difficulty. It fell on the stone floor

with a THUNK! We climbed down into the damp, chillywith a THUNK! We climbed down into the damp, chilly

catacombs that awaited us below.catacombs that awaited us below.

As soon as we got down, I put on the false toy hat andAs soon as we got down, I put on the false toy hat andsuit, which made me look like Mr. Peters. Underneath, I stillsuit, which made me look like Mr. Peters. Underneath, I still

had My tracksuit on, but, now it was less noticeable. Tohad My tracksuit on, but, now it was less noticeable. To

make double-sure, Id also scented myself, and put on amake double-sure, Id also scented myself, and put on a

voice changer.voice changer.

Just as we turned, a loud, menacing howl came from theJust as we turned, a loud, menacing howl came from the


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left. The candlelight flickered, but, it still illuminatedleft. The candlelight flickered, but, it still illuminatedsomesome

part of the scene. All it showed was that somethingpart of the scene. All it showed was that something

waswaslurking in the shadows nearby. Suddenly, a giganticlurking in the shadows nearby. Suddenly, a gigantic

creature came lunging forward, to meet us. Its eyescreature came lunging forward, to meet us. Its eyeswerewere

irregular-shaped, its mouth (or hole) had 2irregular-shaped, its mouth (or hole) had 2fearsomefearsome

Spikes on either side, its feet had large metalSpikes on either side, its feet had large metalhoops, andhoops, and

there was a short tail at the back.there was a short tail at the back.

Im the Firenze!Im the Firenze! it thundered.it thundered. And you twoAnd you two


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fate tomorrow! Nice little poem, eh? But I do meanfate tomorrow! Nice little poem, eh? But I do meanit. Youll be fried for myit. Youll be fried for my

breakfast tomorrow.breakfast tomorrow.

Now you two, buzz off!Now you two, buzz off! Within those words, heWithin those words, hedroppeddropped

us both down into a dark, deep pit. In the distance,us both down into a dark, deep pit. In the distance,wewe

could hear his rhythmic singing:could hear his rhythmic singing:Await your fateAwait your fate

Await your fate,Await your fate,

Await your fate tomorrow!Await your fate tomorrow!

Await your fate,Await your fate,Await our fate


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Jump, I found that the cellar roof was too short for me toJump, I found that the cellar roof was too short for me to

jump under. So, I just stood on my feet. To my surprise,jump under. So, I just stood on my feet. To my surprise,

the part of the roof that I touched was made out of purethe part of the roof that I touched was made out of pure

nickel, not the stone that I was expecting!nickel, not the stone that I was expecting!John, hey John! I whispered. I think Ive found a way ofJohn, hey John! I whispered. I think Ive found a way of

escape! WHAT? he squealed. His eyeballs popped toescape! WHAT? he squealed. His eyeballs popped to

twice their normal size, and he nearly fainted with surprise.twice their normal size, and he nearly fainted with surprise.

Yes, I think Ive found it. So, lets try it out!Yes, I think Ive found it. So, lets try it out!

We started to push the nickel with all our might.We started to push the nickel with all our might.

In a matter of seconds, the hole that I expected hadIn a matter of seconds, the hole that I expected had

formed, and the brass lid (oh, sorry, it was actually a brass)formed, and the brass lid (oh, sorry, it was actually a brass)


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Was lying on the floor. We both climbed up into theWas lying on the floor. We both climbed up into the

warmwarm

air and sunshine of Cucks Wood.air and sunshine of Cucks Wood.


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Chapter 7Chapter 7The ceremony-and capture!The ceremony-and capture!

Well? demanded John. What do you think we shouldWell? demanded John. What do you think we should

now? Go to the ceremony! I replied. Its already 1:30now? Go to the ceremony! I replied. Its already 1:30

p.m.! Get a move on!p.m.! Get a move on!

The Kult was not situated anywhere nearby. In fact, itThe Kult was not situated anywhere nearby. In fact, ittook us almost 2 hrs.10 mins. To find it! When we at last didtook us almost 2 hrs.10 mins. To find it! When we at last did

find it, I knew at once that there was somethingfind it, I knew at once that there was something

Extraordinary about it. Ancient pictures were carved ontoExtraordinary about it. Ancient pictures were carved onto

the wall, and a stove was in the middle of the floor, campsthe wall, and a stove was in the middle of the floor, camps

were all set out all over the place, while tottering piles ofwere all set out all over the place, while tottering piles of

Equipment lay here and there.Equipment lay here and there.

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CONTD. Chapter 7CONTD. Chapter 7John parked his bike, and we decide to have a meal.John parked his bike, and we decide to have a meal.

After eating our food, at approximately 4:27 p.m.,After eating our food, at approximately 4:27 p.m.,

I tookI took

a deep breath and jumped down into the Kult.a deep breath and jumped down into the Kult.


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Hello, Jack! greeted Acuta cheerfully, coming out of hisHello, Jack! greeted Acuta cheerfully, coming out of his

tent. Come on, lets show you the marble! I realize that youtent. Come on, lets show you the marble! I realize that you

are very eager to see it. What he didnt realize that it wasare very eager to see it. What he didnt realize that it was

me under the disguise, not Jack Peters.me under the disguise, not Jack Peters.At that moment, Mr. Peters jumped into the Kult. Hello,At that moment, Mr. Peters jumped into the Kult. Hello,

guys! he panted. Sorry Im late! Within a split of secondguys! he panted. Sorry Im late! Within a split of second

his stare had turned on me.his stare had turned on me.

Acuta was totally confused. W-wait a m-m-minute, heAcuta was totally confused. W-wait a m-m-minute, he

stammered. Jack has told me all about you! You darestammered. Jack has told me all about you! You dare

disrespect him!disrespect him!

Grab him, soldiers! And there is one more question forGrab him, soldiers! And there is one more question for


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YOU. Where is your little friend? Ugly little traitor!YOU. Where is your little friend? Ugly little traitor!

U-up there, I stammered, pointing a ratherU-up there, I stammered, pointing a rather

feeble fingerfeeble finger

above. Luis! Get him, called Acuta, and a manabove. Luis! Get him, called Acuta, and a man

immed-immed-

iately scuttled off upwards.iately scuttled off upwards.

Before I knew it, I was thrown into a cellar, andBefore I knew it, I was thrown into a cellar, and

the grillesthe grilles

clanged shut. Moments later, John had beenclanged shut. Moments later, John had been

treated thetreated the

same way.same way.


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Chapter 8Chapter 8Where on earth is the marble?Where on earth is the marble?

We had to just sit there and let the ceremony pass in frontWe had to just sit there and let the ceremony pass in front

of our very eyes. Johns voice, as it appeared, wasnt asof our very eyes. Johns voice, as it appeared, wasnt as

furious as I expected it would be, but rather calm andfurious as I expected it would be, but rather calm andrelaxed: I know you had no choice. But we have anotherrelaxed: I know you had no choice. But we have another

Chance. What? I yelped. Yes, answered John soothing-Chance. What? I yelped. Yes, answered John soothing-

ly. I watched the ceremony. And guess what! ACUTA HASly. I watched the ceremony. And guess what! ACUTA HAS

LOST THE MARBLE! So we could actually search theLOST THE MARBLE! So we could actually search the

place that surrounds the cellars for it!place that surrounds the cellars for it!

Hurray! I cried. We danced and danced, until it wasHurray! I cried. We danced and danced, until it was

time to sleep.time to sleep.


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Early next morning, we decided to search for the marble.Early next morning, we decided to search for the marble.

First, we tried a large hole in the ceiling. It only led us upFirst, we tried a large hole in the ceiling. It only led us up

to the surface, and that would do us no good.to the surface, and that would do us no good.

Then we tried a steel lid on the floor. It had surprisingThen we tried a steel lid on the floor. It had surprisingresults. Its large tunnel (carved out of rock) led down andresults. Its large tunnel (carved out of rock) led down and

down, until we were finally underground. There, wedown, until we were finally underground. There, we

managed to find a cellar for storing goods.managed to find a cellar for storing goods.

But there was something of immense value there: THEBut there was something of immense value there: THE

MARBLE!MARBLE!

John picked it up at once, and put it in his bag. WeJohn picked it up at once, and put it in his bag. We

hadnt even guessed it would be here!hadnt even guessed it would be here!


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We climbed up the tunnel, and sat down in theWe climbed up the tunnel, and sat down in the

cellarcellar

again. John looked out of the grilles. Apparently,again. John looked out of the grilles. Apparently,

nobodynobodyhad even noticed that just a second ago, there hadhad even noticed that just a second ago, there had

been nobeen no

trace of us left!trace of us left!

Suddenly, an idea started to form in my mind. J-Suddenly, an idea started to form in my mind. J-

John, IJohn, I

whispered nervously, hardly able to believe mywhispered nervously, hardly able to believe my

brain. Ibrain. I

think I know how to break out. I broke off.think I know how to break out. I broke off.


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Chapter 9Chapter 9

Breaking OutBreaking Out

What? yelled John. I must say, youre an absoluteWhat? yelled John. I must say, youre an absolute

genius. Once you tell us how to fall out of the Firenzsgenius. Once you tell us how to fall out of the Firenzs

Clutches, another time you tell us how to break out of here.Clutches, another time you tell us how to break out of here.

Really,I should give you the ACG! Whats that? I grunted.Really,I should give you the ACG! Whats that? I grunted.Award for Complete Genius, grinned John.Award for Complete Genius, grinned John.

OK, fine. But listen now, I explained. At night, whenOK, fine. But listen now, I explained. At night, when

the Mayans are asleep, we could sneak out through thethe Mayans are asleep, we could sneak out through the

hole that leads up to the surface. And if the nightguard(ifhole that leads up to the surface. And if the nightguard(if

there is one) warns the people that we are breaking out,there is one) warns the people that we are breaking out,

well escape on your motorbike! Good, boss! laughedwell escape on your motorbike! Good, boss! laughed

John, slapping me on the back.John, slapping me on the back.

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CONTD. Chapter 9CONTD. Chapter 9 As soon as we could hear everyones rhythmicAs soon as we could hear everyones rhythmic

GhhrrGhhrr

Ghrr snoring, we set off up the tunnel. It wasnt aGhrr snoring, we set off up the tunnel. It wasnt averyvery

long one, just 2 metres tall.long one, just 2 metres tall.


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As soon as we had got up, John went round theAs soon as we had got up, John went round the

otherother

side of the Kult to check if there was any night-side of the Kult to check if there was any night-

guard. Heguard. Hecame back with a disappointed look on his face.came back with a disappointed look on his face.

There isThere is

one, which doubles the danger we actually want,one, which doubles the danger we actually want,

hehereported. Come on then! Suddenly, a voice spokereported. Come on then! Suddenly, a voice spoke

fromfrom

the Kult. Hey, Acuta! it called. Traitors arethe Kult. Hey, Acuta! it called. Traitors are

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Chapter 10Chapter 10A race through timeA race through time

Quick, quick! hissed John. Get onto the bike! HeQuick, quick! hissed John. Get onto the bike! He

jumped onto the drivers seat, and I leaped in in the back.jumped onto the drivers seat, and I leaped in in the back.

The engine started, and we were off!The engine started, and we were off!

About 1 km away, we heard the clip-clapping of hooves,About 1 km away, we heard the clip-clapping of hooves,and fifty arrows soared through the air. Luckily, they did notand fifty arrows soared through the air. Luckily, they did not

achieve their target, but they could have killed any one ofachieve their target, but they could have killed any one of

us! This was the sign that the Mayans were coming!us! This was the sign that the Mayans were coming!

Faster! I urged. Fine! yelled John, and he plunged theFaster! I urged. Fine! yelled John, and he plunged the

bike into full speed. It was now travelling at 100 km perbike into full speed. It was now travelling at 100 km per

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But at one point, we had to stop, for there stoodBut at one point, we had to stop, for there stoodthethe

enormous black fence that John had spoke about.enormous black fence that John had spoke about.

WeWewere trapped! The Mayans had come into view, andwere trapped! The Mayans had come into view, and

AcutaAcuta

Yelled out, Games up!Yelled out, Games up!

What John did then, would stay with me for theWhat John did then, would stay with me for therest of myrest of my

life. He lifted the front wheel of the bike off thelife. He lifted the front wheel of the bike off theground, thenground, then

the back wheel too. That done, he did a cart-wheelthe back wheel too. That done, he did a cart-wheel

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Arrows shot through the air again, but this timeArrows shot through the air again, but this time

they hitthey hit

the solid back rear of Johns bike, and bounced backthe solid back rear of Johns bike, and bounced back

to killto killthe Mayans.the Mayans.

I sighed with relief, and John slowed the bikeI sighed with relief, and John slowed the bike

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Chapter 11Chapter 11Everything alrightEverything alright

As soon as we entered the hotel, Johns wife flungAs soon as we entered the hotel, Johns wife flung

herself on him. I didnt know where you were, sheherself on him. I didnt know where you were, she

asked,asked,

her eyes falling on me. Of course! I replied. Iher eyes falling on me. Of course! I replied. Iforgotforgot

something, remembered John, pulling the marblesomething, remembered John, pulling the marble

out ofout of

his bag. Oh, wow, I breathed.his bag. Oh, wow, I breathed.


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An explorer has gone to Cloncurry to find out aboutAn explorer has gone to Cloncurry to find out about

Oceania But when somethingOceania But when something

peculiar happens, he hears of an ancient myth and ispeculiar happens, he hears of an ancient myth and is

determined to find the objectdetermined to find the object

of value. But he is not alone- somebody else has joinedof value. But he is not alone- somebody else has joined

in the treasure hunt!in the treasure hunt!

And how much danger will he be in when he findsAnd how much danger will he be in when he finds

that there is another horrorthat there is another horror

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