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The pain quickly becomes unbearable (lose 5 ENDURANCE points). As you reel back in agony, the drumming increases speed: unless you act quickly it will destroy your mind.

If you wish to attack the hand, turn to 136.

If you have a Fireseed and wish to throw it at the plinth, turn to 157.

If you wish to run between the two green pillars and escape into the passage beyond, turn to 103.

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