“Well, it looks like a dead end,” said Jack, as he surveyed the walls of their small and empty courtyard. “I guess that’s all there is.”
His companion, Pete, kneeled beside him and kicked at some of the stones around them. “We should keep going,” he said. “It feels like something’s here.”
Jack and Pete had been roaming around the dusty old city for the past hour. It was a city that had been long forgotten, overtaken by time and the elements. This courtyard was the only hint of life that either of them had seen in a while.
They both began to dig through the dirt and rubble, with their bare hands. The task was slow and tedious, but the two friends persisted.
After a few minutes of digging, they began to feel a rush of excitement as a large stone began to appear in the center of the courtyard.
Jack and Pete looked at each other with wide eyes, clearly realizing the significance of their discovery. They began to dig around the stone, hoping to reveal its true nature. As they removed more and more dirt and rock, the stone gradually became more visible.
As it became more visible, it became clear that this was no ordinary stone. It was a well, one that was a good ten feet in diameter and more than five feet deep. It was filled with still, dark water.
Jack and Pete couldn’t believe their good fortune. They had stumbled upon a long lost well that was sure to be full of secrets.
They sat in wonder for a few moments, admiring the well as the sun began to set around them. Then, with great anticipation, Jack picked up a torch and began to climb down the well.
Jack felt no fear as he descended. He was secure in the knowledge that Pete was there to help him if he should need it. As he went deeper and deeper, Jack admired the unusual rocks and masonry that made the walls of this ancient well.
Finally, after a few minutes, Jack touched the bottom of the well. He stepped out carefully, exploring the strange and unfamiliar space.
Jack noticed that the walls of the well were filled with carvings and symbols, each one of a different size and design. He realized that this was some sort of ancient writing, and felt compelled to explore further.
After some time, Pete decided to join Jack in the well. Both of them explored further, taking the time to decipher each symbol and piece together what they could.
Some of the symbols seemed to tell stories of past events, long forgotten in the current era. Others provided clues to the whereabouts of hidden riches.
Jack and Pete were elated. This was the discovery of a lifetime. After spending some time uncovering the hidden stories, the two of them made their way back up to the surface of the well.
Jack and Pete surveyed their newfound discovery, the thought of all the secrets that the well had to offer running through their minds. They both knew that whatever else came their way, this well would be their most treasured memory forever.
