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Clover High: The Tunnels

I threw my hands over my head protectively as chunks of the ceiling began to come down.
“We have to get out of here!” Snap yelled, gathering Dylan in his arms.
“Where will we go?!” I demanded frantically.
A hand closed around my wrist and pulled me along. I looked through the dust and saw Frederick. “THIS WAY ! I KNOW A WAY OUT !”
Snap and I followed him quickly.
Oh God, I’m gonna die! I thought desparingly.
We came upon a small door about half the height of Snap. Frederick yanked it over and crawled through. I hesitated but Snap gave me a shove. “GO!”he cried.
I crawled through the door and stood up in the chamber on the other side.
Did I say chamber? Sorry, I meant cavern.
Snap emerged behind me and I heard his sharp intake of breath. We were standing in a genuine cavern with stalactites and stalagmites.The water dripped noisily off the rock formations and there were various exits to choose from.
“Where are we?” I asked Snap breathlessly.
Snap looked pale.”The tunnels of Clover High.”

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