I was in the wrong part of the tunnels, I discovered with dread. I now had to retrace my steps with the guidance of the dim underwater lights.
Luckily there was still airspace at the top.
“Trent!” I called and pushed against the tarp. It was of no use. I could not hear them underneath, and I was sure they would not hear me either.
Sticking to the surface of the water, I swam back into the tunnel I had entered. The sign was still pointed in that direction. That meant I had made the right turn. Why could I not find the exit?
Suddenly, the lights went off, plunging me into complete darkness. This wasn’t good.
But I needed to stay calm. The crew would have noticed by now that I had taken the wrong turn and would be finding ways to get me out.
I just needed to relax and breathe—
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