Damian-V

            I looked down the list of phone numbers, finally coming upon one that wasn’t already crossed off. With the push of a button, I sent an automated “congratulations for winning an all-expenses paid trip to Florida!” message to the number. A couple seconds after the phone picked up, I could hear it slam down and hang up. I looked back at the list and crossed the number off.            It was a typical Monday morning, just more work here at the telemarketing firm. The boss had us clock on at 9:00am today, said that that’s when people are in their morning routines and are most likely to answer their phones. It

            The chamber was massive, the stone walls decorated with intricately carved designs. The twisting corridors of the ancient temple lead me here, to this underground shrine, the treasure I had been seeking stood on a small pedestal at the center of the room. The small blue crystal shined in the dim room, intricate lines of light pulsed along its surface. With my torch in hand, I walked to the pedestal, my footsteps echoing through the silent chamber. I picked up the small crystal and examined it, admiring its beautiful shades of cobalt and sapphire and the glowing lines that adorned it. With the treasure in hand and the rest of the t