
The Descent into WonderFor two months, the expedition had been a grueling crawl through the earth's bowels. The air, thick with the damp, earthy scent of ancient rock, had become a constant companion. Ken Bulmer, the expedition’s leader, felt the weight of responsibility pressing down on him with every step. Beside him, Brad Saunders, the group’s muscle, shifted his weight, his broad shoulders tense, ever vigilant...