We were told to stop the moment we spotted the wreck. “Routine crash,” they said—nothing to see, nothing worth digging into. But the data didn’t lie. Something about the readings didn’t match any flight logs from that region. I couldn’t just let it go. So we stayed, drilling deeper into the ice, ignoring orders and trusting our instincts. When we finally reached the fuselage and forced the hatch open, the cold didn’t hit me first—the silence did. It was thick, heavy, unnatural. And what we saw inside… I still don’t have the words for it. I wish I’d listened to the warnings, because what was inside that plane still keeps me up at night...
The Arctic chill bit into my skin as we ventured closer. There it was, an old plane, half-buried deep in ice and snow. Its presence was eerie—like something out of a movie. I couldn’t shake the feeling that it shouldn’t be here. Sofia glanced nervously at it, her instincts telling her to back away. “Brian, isn’t this incredible?” Marcus marveled, unable to look away. We shared a glance, knowing this could be the discovery of a lifetime.
“We should probably call this in, right?” Sofia suggested, her breath fogging in the freezing air. But an inexplicable urge told me otherwise. “Let’s wait a bit. Just till we can figure out what we’ve got here,” I replied, trying to convince her—and maybe myself—that holding off was smart. Marcus nodded in agreement, scribbling notes excitedly. Sofia hesitated, then sighed, knowing she was outnumbered. We pressed on, every crunch of our boots echoing the weight of unspoken doubts.
Marcus couldn’t keep still. Armed with a shovel, he began digging away snow like a kid uncovering treasure. Meanwhile, I examined the plane’s rusty exterior, marveling at how it was still so intact after all these years. Elena stood nearby, arms crossed, chewing her lip thoughtfully. “We sure it’s safe to mess with this thing?” she called. I turned, giving her my best reassuring smile, despite knowing we were treading on unknown territory.
Elena, ever the voice of caution, kept urging us to reconsider. “Guys, we might be opening Pandora’s box here—I mean, what if we’re missing something?” Her words hung heavy, but curiosity outweighed caution. Marcus glanced over, rolling his eyes playfully. “Elena, come on, we’re just exploring. Isn’t that the point?” he chimed. I chuckled, but Elena’s expression didn’t waver. The air seemed colder as her concerns settled into the growing tension among us.
Finally, as snow swirled around us like a scene straight out of a thriller, we managed to pry the plane's door open. It creaked ominously, revealing a yawning darkness that sent shivers up my spine. “Okay, here we go,” I said, more to myself than to anyone else. The others clustered close, peering into the void. Cold air rushed out, more intense than any wind, reminding us we were far from typical adventurers.
Fumbling for a flashlight, we hesitated before stepping inside. What met our gaze were rows of empty, frost-covered seats. Each creak underfoot seemed amplified in the stillness. “This place gives me the creeps,” Marcus muttered, breaking the silence. Sofia walked beside me, snapping photos, capturing each haunting angle. It felt like desecrating a memory, yet unbearably compelling. What happened here? The silence seemed ready to yield its secrets, if we dared dig deeper.
While Sofia continued taking pictures for documentation, Marcus was busy scribbling every detail into his notepad. “We’ve hit the jackpot,” he said, enthusiasm juxtaposing the somber setting. Elena stayed close, her eyes piercing the shadowy corners, searching for clues. “What do you think we’ll find?” she asked. I shrugged, lost in a swirl of thoughts and theories. We had so many questions, and answers felt like they were layers beneath the ice.