The Watchers: The Fountain of Life, Volume One

By Steven M Antenucci

This fictional book is based upon authentic information, which dates back to when the Earth was still young. Clay tablets and cylinder seals, found in various museums throughout the world tell the story in stunning detail. It’s the story of a superior race of people who were the first intelligent inhabitants of our planet.The Nefilim arrived on Earth from the planet Nibiru seeking gold, which they needed to suspend in their atmosphere to save their dying planet. They found the mining process was difficult, so they considered their alternatives. Enki, one of the sons of the supreme ruler, Anu, proposed a solution. He and his sister Ninmah, also known as Ninhursag, the chief medical officer of the Nefilim, would combine the “seed” of the Nefilim with the “egg” of hominids that inhabited Earth at that time to produce a ‘primitive worker.’ Enki and Ninmah experimented and tinkered with genetic manipulation until they finally were satisfied with the result – Homo sapiens.
Now the story continues into the present day as the Nefilim make their presence known to the modern day world. They have returned to claim what they believe is their rightful planet, Earth! The Nefilim are divided into two factions, one of which wants to help humans overcome their destructive ways, and another faction that will conquer Earth. Professor Josh Summers is recruited, first by the governments of China and the U.S., and then by a peaceful group of Nefilim. The odds favor the aggressive faction of the Nefilim, who possess superior technology and weaponry. Follow this exciting tale, which takes many twists and turns, not to mention many locations, including Hong Kong, mainland China, and the U.S. states of New York, Florida, Virginia and ultimately, the upper regions of Earth’s atmosphere.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Steven M Antenucci
• Release date: Jul 17, 2014
• ISBN: 9781311131836

Steven M Antenucci

Steven M. Antenucci attended the University of Central Florida and Hobart College. Currently living in Hong Kong with his beloved wife Helen, they take frequent trips to mainland China, where they enjoy the food and culture it offers. His first novel, The Watchers, (Volume 1 The Fountain of Life; Volume 2 Marduk Returns) has been met with enthusiastic response in the USA, UK and Chinese markets.

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The Fountain of Life

Volume One

Of

The Watchers

By Steven M. Antenucci

Copyright ©2011 Steven M. Antenucci

All Rights Reserved

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To my lovely wife Helen, who provides encouragement, support and plenty of love, and who makes everything possible.

Preface

This fictional book is based upon authentic information, which dates back to when the Earth was still young. Clay tablets and cylinder seals, found in various museums throughout the world tell the story in stunning detail. It’s the story of a superior race of people who were the first intelligent inhabitants of our planet.

The Nefilim arrived on Earth from the planet Nibiru seeking gold, which they needed to suspend in their atmosphere to save their dying planet. They found the mining process was difficult, so they considered their alternatives. Enki, one of the sons of the supreme ruler, Anu, proposed a solution. He and his sister Ninmah, also known as Ninhursag, the chief medical officer of the Nefilim, would combine the seed of the Nefilim with the egg of hominids that inhabited Earth at that time to produce a ‘primitive worker.’ Enki and Ninmah experimented and tinkered with genetic manipulation until they finally were satisfied with the result – Homo sapiens.

Now the story continues into the present day as the Nefilim make their presence known to the modern day world. They have returned to claim by any means possible what they believe is their rightful planet, Earth! The Nefilim are divided into two factions, one of which wants to help humans overcome their destructive ways, and another faction that will conquer Earth.

Professor Josh Summers is recruited, first by the governments of China and the U.S., and then by a peaceful group of Nefilim. The odds favor the aggressive faction of the Nefilim, who possess superior technology and weaponry. Follow this exciting tale, which takes many twists and turns, not to mention many locations, including Hong Kong, mainland China, and the U.S. states of New York, Florida, Virginia and ultimately, the upper regions of Earth’s atmosphere.

Acknowledgement

The author would also like to acknowledge the late author, Zecharia Sitchin, whose many books and methodical, logical application of his research entertained and inspired me to dig deeper into the history of the Nefilim. The evidence of their footprint on our civilization is overwhelming. I know that I am not alone in believing that there will come a day in the not too distant future when we will indeed receive an announced visit from our ancestors from Nibiru.

Table of Contents

The Watchers – The Fountain of Life

1 The Secret Path

2 An Unexpected Turn

3 A Positive Prognosis

4 A Startling Revelation

5 A Sad Farewell

6 Above the Turmoil

7 Hong Kong Bound

8 Hidden Clues

9 Dinner Guests

10 The Mystery Woman

11 The Wuhan Incident

12 A Chance Meeting

13 Contact

14 Rapid Response

15 Finger Lakes Confluence

16 Talks

17 Back in China

18 The U.N. Security Council Meeting

19 Complications

20 It Begins

Chapter One

The Secret Path

It was a typical August early evening in Central Florida; hot, humid and wet after a late afternoon thunder shower. Professor Joshua Josh Summers had just returned home from an intense physical workout at the Y.M.C.A. Although he was in his mid-forties, Josh was very muscular and youthful looking for his age. It was not uncommon for him to put himself through punishing workouts when he went to the gym, which he would do three times a week. Josh found that after exhausting himself physically through exercise, his thoughts were much clearer and his decision-making sharper. He had decided when he was in his twenties that he was not going to be pot-bellied and weak when he got older. That meant regular exercise, good nutrition, and positive thoughts.

After a quick shower, Josh put on a t-shirt and jeans and decided to take his pride and joy, a 1966 Pontiac GTO out for a spin. He headed north, on Route 19 towards Altoona, in Lake County. It was a pleasant drive with nice scenery, lots of trees and a two-lane, rural highway. There were pit-style barbeque shacks along the way that filled the air with the pungent aroma of hickory and slow-cooked pork. There were also small, almost hidden side roads that led to wooded areas and open spaces. Josh decided to turn onto one of these roads.

There was still about an hour's worth of daylight left as he maneuvered his car down the dirt road. Making his way down the dusty road, Josh saw a pool of water, fed by a natural spring, to his left. It was in a little clearing, surrounded by trees in the back, and shrubbery in the front. The GTO pulled up in front of some mulberry bushes and came to a stop. Josh got out of his car slowly and surveyed the area. There were no visible footprints or tire tracks, which led him to believe that it was not a place that was frequented all that much. It was adjacent to a State park, but Josh was unsure if it was private or public land. Even though there were no houses or any kind of structures nearby, he kept his senses on high alert, not wanting to be surprised by a hostile landowner.

There was a pine tree lying on the ground about 10 feet from the water, a victim of a recent lightning strike. Josh walked over and sat down on it. The temperature and humidity had fallen somewhat, and there was a gentle breeze in the air. After initially being quiet, birds started chirping and the sounds of nature resumed. It was quite peaceful and Josh felt relaxed. The water looked clean and inviting. The urge to take a swim finally overcame him and Josh took off his clothes and put on a pair of shorts that he kept in a bag in the trunk of his car, and he jumped into the water. The cool water of the spring was a sharp contrast to the warm air above it and Josh's senses were immediately jolted.

Swimming lazily about, diving now and then, Josh was enjoying himself. The water was sparkling clean, so Josh retrieved a swim mask he kept in his car, and dived deeper and deeper into the clear pool. It was on his fifth or so dive that he noticed a shiny object on what appeared to be a ledge, about 8 feet down. Josh surfaced, took a deep breath, and swam towards the glitter. As he got closer, he saw what had caught his eye, it was a watch. His eyes then looked beyond the watch, and what he saw surprised him. On the wall of the bottom of the pool was a big opening that looked like a tunnel.

Josh surfaced again, took another deep breath, and dove down to the opening. He reached it quickly and easily. There was good visibility, so Josh swam to it and looked in, pausing momentarily at what looked like another room. Cautiously swimming in, he saw a light above him. He slowly ascended upward and to his surprise, broke the surface of the water. He was in a chamber-like room filled with water about half-way up. He swam to the far wall where there was a narrow ledge and a path that led to what at first appeared to be a back wall, but upon closer inspection, was actually a curved rock formation. Josh followed the path around the curve and saw the path lead into darkness.

It had to be close to sunset outside, so Josh decided to return to his car and head for home. The sun was just dipping below the tree line as Josh opened his car trunk and pulled out a towel. He quickly dressed, hopped in his car and motored south.

Twenty minutes later he was walking through his front door and thinking about the swimming hole he had just left. He decided that he would explore it again in the morning. That night, Josh had trouble sleeping. He couldn't stop thinking about his discovery earlier that evening. Finally, he dozed off and dreamed of green mountains, long, winding rivers, and throngs of people coming towards him from all directions.

Josh woke up to the sound of a lawn mower cutting grass next door. At first he was annoyed at his neighbor, but then he remembered the events of the previous day. After two quick cups of coffee and a small egg omelet, Josh checked his email and gathered a few items before heading out.

The air was warm and heavy as Josh made his way to his car. By this time, his neighbor was trimming his bushes and drenched in sweat. Josh gave a smile and a wave as he opened his car door. The sound of his car engine starting up always put him in a good mood. His GTO was not a show car; he had replaced many parts and made it his everyday driver. The throaty engine purred like a lion and bespoke its masculinity.

The sun was rising over the roof tops as Josh coaxed his car out of the neighborhood. Turning right on Route 19, heat could be seen rising from the asphalt. In ten minutes, he was out of the urban traffic and in the country. It was almost noon now and the day was growing hotter. He retraced his route from the previous evening and soon found himself on a single-lane dirt road, leading to the spring-fed pool. Josh got out of his car and looked around. The air was quiet except for a few birds and there was not a soul in sight.

Opening the trunk of his car, Josh retrieved a swim mask, some flippers, a waterproof flashlight and a pair of swimming shorts. Putting his gear on, Josh jumped into the spring. The cool water invigorated Josh and energized him. He swam about for a minute and then took a deep breath and dove towards the wall opening near the bottom of the pool. Within seconds, Josh was through the tunnel and surfacing on the other side. He started toward the ledge and reached it, putting one hand on it to pull himself up. He put his other hand on it and as he was lifting himself out of the water and onto the ledge, his head became dizzy. He couldn't focus and felt his arms go weak. His surroundings were spinning and he couldn't do anything about it. The last thing Josh remembered, he was losing his balance and falling.

Chapter Two

An Unexpected Turn

When Josh opened his eyes, he could not remember where he was. All was dark and the only sound was that of dripping water. He lay there for a minute, trying to recall what had happened. It slowly came back to him; the dive into the water, swimming through the tunnel, and the surfacing in the cave. Josh reached for the flashlight that hung on his belt. It was there! Sitting up, he unhooked it and flicked on the switch, panning the walls and ceiling of the cave. The ceiling was low and the cave itself was rather small.

There didn't seem to be anything remarkable about the cave and Josh decided to gather himself together and return to his car. As he was fastening the flashlight to his belt, Josh heard a sound from the back of the cave. It almost sounded like footsteps. Josh turned on his light again and traced the sound. Staring intently now, Josh noticed a path that led to the back of the cave. He got up and walked to the rock. Reaching the bend, the path continued into darkness. He cautiously followed the path, which opened up into a wide area about fifteen feet across, and ten feet high. Slowly proceeding, Josh swept the walls and ceiling with his light, and then turned it towards the direction he was walking. Straining his ears, Josh could not hear any sounds now.

Whether it was the unfamiliarity of being in a dark cave or some other unknown reason,