Chapter 6
The River That Hums
Larry and Rojas press deeper into the jungle, evading the man in the suit. They discover a hidden camp where Rojas reveals a crucial piece of the puzzle, and Larry learns the true nature of the Heart of the Sun.
Rojas led the way through the darkness, his machete slicing through the undergrowth with practiced ease. Larry followed, his breath coming in ragged gasps, every muscle aching. The jungle was alive with sounds—the rustle of unseen creatures, the drip of water from leaves, the distant howl of something that made his skin prickle.
They walked for what felt like hours. The moon remained hidden, the canopy so thick that even the stars were blotted out. Larry stumbled over roots, caught his shirt on thorns, and felt the sting of insect bites on his arms and neck. He wanted to stop, to rest, but Rojas pushed on, relentless.
Finally, Rojas halted. He crouched, and Larry did the same, grateful for the pause. "There is a stream ahead," Rojas whispered. "We follow it. The river that sings is a day's walk from here."
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