Bedtime Stories The Moonshaft
Nov 12, 2025
Dive into a riveting tale of subterranean mysteries! Discover the story of Antonin Horak, a wounded soldier who finds an enigmatic, glass-like tunnel in wartime Slovakia. The narration explores strange sounds, unexplained vibrations, and the unyielding nature of this polished shaft. As Horak battles with the uncanny encounter, parallels emerge with other hidden tunnels worldwide. Wrap up with a thought-provoking reflection on the allure of ancient secrets lurking beneath our feet and the fine line between myth and reality.
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Wounded Engineer's Mountain Escape
- Antonin Horak, a wounded engineer, escaped into a Tatra cave during WWII and explored deep tunnels to survive.
- His journal records crawling through chambers and discovering unnaturally smooth surfaces that kept him moving deeper.
The Black Circular Tunnel
- Horak found a perfectly circular tunnel lined with dark, glassy material that his knife could not mark and that rang like metal when struck.
- The passage ended in a polished, domed barrier that reflected his lamp and resisted explosives and tools.
Explosion, Strange Echoes, And Retreat
- Horak used a small explosive on the dome which left the black surface unscathed while the echo traveled oddly through the rock.
- After the blast the tunnel's vibrations changed and mist formed, prompting him to flee, convinced the barrier was not meant to be opened.