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The story of Tyler, an archeologist on shrunken global adventures.

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Chapter #8

The Ritual

    by: Michael Clayton Author IconMail Icon
Tyler’s heart pounded furiously as he was lifted by the man’s enormous hand, the heat from the desert night a stark contrast to the cool, damp air of the ritual. The man’s fingers, rough yet surprisingly gentle, lowered him toward a large, earthen bowl filled with a dark, spiced liquid. The liquid had an unsettling, viscous quality, its surface disturbed only by the occasional ripple from Tyler’s movements.

As Tyler was brought closer to the bowl, he could smell the rich, earthy aroma of cloves, cinnamon, and something faintly smoky. The scent was overpowering, a thick, cloying presence that filled his nostrils and settled on his tongue as he was slowly lowered into the bowl.

The liquid closed over him with a slosh, its warm embrace both disorienting and claustrophobic. Tyler struggled to keep his head above the surface, the dense fluid making every movement an effort. He could barely see the bowl’s rim, the dark, swirling liquid around him distorting his vision and making the world feel like a murky dream.

From his submerged vantage point, Tyler watched as the man’s colossal face loomed above. The man’s eyes, pools of molten amber, observed him with a mixture of curiosity and determination. The ladle, a large wooden spoon with intricate carvings, descended from above, its broad, curved bowl scooping up a portion of the liquid along with Tyler.

The man’s hand tilted the ladle slowly, and Tyler felt the weight of the liquid shift as he was lifted from the bowl. The movement was smooth, yet Tyler could feel every subtle jostle, the warm liquid sloshing around him. The ladle’s curved surface was rough against his skin, the carvings catching on his clothes as he was raised higher.

Tyler was brought closer to the man’s mouth, the cavernous opening growing ever larger. The sight of the man’s mouth was both awe-inspiring and terrifying. The interior was a vast expanse of pink, with the roof of the mouth arching high and the tongue, a massive, undulating surface, visible below. The man’s teeth, gleaming white and powerful, framed the entrance like formidable barriers.

The man’s breath, warm and humid, carried the lingering aroma of the spiced liquid. Tyler could see the dark, cavernous throat beyond the mouth, a hint of the vast space that awaited him. The man’s tongue, moist and glistening, lay in wait, its rough surface gliding with each slight movement.

With a careful, deliberate motion, the man tipped the ladle over his mouth. The thick liquid, now swirling around Tyler, was poured into the cavernous opening. The surface of the liquid rippled and churned, the warm, spiced fluid enveloping Tyler as he was introduced to the man’s mouth.

The tongue, large and powerful, began to move, pushing Tyler towards the back of the mouth. The texture of the tongue was rough and slightly sticky, the surface shifting with every movement. The warm, moist environment was overwhelming, making it difficult for Tyler to maintain his footing. He felt the pressure of the tongue pushing him backward, the taste of the liquid and the warmth of the man’s breath filling his senses.

As Tyler was pushed towards the back of the mouth, the uvula—a small, fleshy appendage hanging at the entrance of the throat—came into view. It bobbed gently with each of the man’s breaths, a small, pink protrusion in the midst of the vast, dark throat. The uvula seemed to sway with a rhythm of its own, a potential lifeline in the otherwise inescapable darkness.

Tyler’s heart raced as he neared the uvula. The powerful muscles of the throat began to contract, pulling Tyler further back. The heat and moisture of the mouth intensified, the scent of the spices now mingling with the warmth of the man’s breath. Tyler could feel the pressure increasing, the man’s throat muscles working rhythmically to guide the liquid—and him—toward the next stage of the ritual.

Just as the darkness began to close in around him, Tyler reached out instinctively, his tiny fingers grasping for anything that might offer a chance at survival. His fingers brushed against the warm, soft texture of the uvula. The tiny, delicate appendage bobbed with the rhythm of the man’s breathing, and Tyler’s grasp tightened as he tried to hold on.

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3. Man Notices Tyler
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