### 261

Both the skull and the echo of its voice gradually disappear, to be replaced by the sound of heavy footsteps approaching from the passage behind. The gloomy corridor looks deserted, but the footsteps are growing louder and louder.

If you have a Flask of Wine or a Bottle of Water, turn to 18.

If you have neither of these Items, turn to 304.

Text copyright © 1986 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1986 Gary Chalk.