The Cold Tomb

The chamber was filled with rows upon rows of stone coffins, each one sealed tight with an ancient lock.

The cold tomb lay deep beneath the earth, its stone walls and iron gates keeping the secrets of the dead locked away from the world above. No one knew how old it was or who had built it, but it had stood there for as long as anyone could remember, a silent sentinel to the ages. It was a place that few dared to enter, for the cold that emanated from within was said to be like nothing on Earth. A chill crept into your bones when you entered the place, and it whispered of death and decay. But despite these obvious warnings, one man, a historian named David, was determined to uncover the secrets of the tomb.