Lost in Time: contos, #1

By Ricardo Almeida

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the heart of the unknown with "Chilled Whispers: Tales from the Split City Bunker." In this gripping narrative, Caleb, a resident of the enigmatic Split City, unveils the eerie secrets shrouding his town. Isolated for four decades, the town holds a chilling mystery—an abandoned military bunker, locked down for violating health codes, hides stories that defy the imagination.

As Caleb, joined by a motley crew of adventurers, delves into the frozen depths of the bunker, the atmosphere thickens with suspense. Meet the charismatic but enigmatic Jay Williams and his twin sister, Sarah, whose boldness and intellect make them an unstoppable force. The group, comprising the energetic Ryan Deacon and his friend Hurley Rawlinson, brings a dynamic blend of personalities, adding to the suspense of the unfolding tale.

The vivid descriptions paint a picture of the characters—Jay's confident swagger, Sarah's wavy mane, Ryan's restless energy, and Hurley's pudgy charm—all against the backdrop of a town frozen in time. Caleb, the passionate urban legend enthusiast, leads the charge into the unknown, armed with flashlights, determination, and the undeniable allure of the forbidden.

As they navigate through the icy darkness, encountering bone-chilling revelations and mysterious platforms with sealed doors, the group's courage is put to the test. The narrative unfolds with a perfect blend of suspense, camaraderie, and the unquenchable thirst for exploration.

"Chilled Whispers" captivates readers with its rich narrative, delving into the psychology of fear, the lure of the unknown, and the bonds formed in the face of the extraordinary. Will the group uncover the truth behind the bunker's secrets, or will the chilling whispers of the abyss consume them? Immerse yourself in this thrilling tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ricardo Almeida
• Release date: Nov 18, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223105695

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Lost in Time (contos, #1)

A small disclaimer, this happened a while ago, my memories of the following events were hazy

just after it happened, so they may be even fuzzier now.

Now under the main reason that I'm telling you this, my town is a strange one, it's

called a split city, though it isn't much of a city rather than a small town, and nobody

outside of time will know what you're talking about if you ask for directions.

We've been pretty much cut off from the world for 40 years, the only connections and communications

that we have to the larger planet around us we have is the internet.

Other than that we don't get visitors, new people don't come to live here and nobody

has ever laughed.

There wasn't always this way, there was a military installation here in the 1970s and

1980s, though it was abandoned in 1981, there was something about a contamination report

being bad enough for even the shadiest parts of the government to say that the base was

a major health code violation, and it was all locked down.

Some people say that hear noises coming from inside every now and then, but I call BS on

them every time.

The people, Chief of Longvam being a boy my age at the time, 16 called Jay Williams,

claim that there is a monster in there and that whoever could go in there and come back

out would be the bravest and toughest guy in the universe.

They all claim that they could do it, but once Jay said that they should actually do

it, everyone backed out, and one of them was Jay himself.

He refused to say that he was making stuff up, but he also refused to back down from

his claims that he was actually going into the bunker.

That made me want to see how far he would take it, so I obviously told him that I would

go.

The second person to join us was, funnily enough, Sarah Williams and Jay's twin sister.

The two looked like gender flipped versions of themselves, even though they were fraternal.

She was a bit less egocentric than Jay, and we actually got along, but that was where

the differences ended.

The twins got along like a house on fire, and they were evil geniuses when working together.

The twins were about 5 feet and 6 inches tall.

They had jet black hair and brown eyes, with speckles of orange spread throughout their

irises.

Both of them were lanky, but Jay was a bit thicker, as he had been really into exercising

lately.

Sarah's hair reached her shoulders and was a very wavy, curly mass.

Jay's hair was also curly, but it wasn't very long, and he had a fade that didn't

look too bad on him.

I usually didn't like that type of hairstyle, but he made it work somehow.

The fourth person to express interest in entering the military bunker was a younger kid named

Ryan Deacon.

He was a little ball of energy and couldn't stop fidgeting.

I suspected that he was ADD, but I thought it would look bad if I asked him if he was

special or something, so I didn't say anything.

Ryan was scrawny like a twig and was the shortest out of the group.

His hair was dirty blonde and it was shaggy, with choppy ends and one of his prominent bangs

cut short, giving me a feeling that he did it himself.

Ryan had the bluest eyes that I had ever seen, and it kind of unnerved me if I looked him

in the eye, so I avoided that when possible.

Ryan brought his friend, Hurley Rawlinson along with him.

Hurley was a bit pudgier than was average, but not overly so.

He had the same haircut as Ryan, which made me think that they both did it on a dare or

something.

While I'm going through describing our party, I should probably