Section 199 A Gruesome End About you the ground erupts as the deadly spikes seek out a purchase in your unprotected flesh. It is a nightmare of razor-sharp iron that is impossible to escape. You try to dodge the spikes but cannot avoid being caught by one of them. In this dark, lonely place you slowly bleed to death, your quest over. Perhaps in another life you will find better luck. THE END The Torchlight Text Edition is the intellectual property of the author, Wayne F Densley, and all rights are reserved by him. Any questions regarding this title, or any other book in the Chronicles of Arborell series can be answered by emailing the author at densleyw@shoal.net.au