The Shadow - Caverns of Death
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What mysterious accident opens the story and who is involved?
Oh, no.
What evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows.
The Shadow, who aids the forces of law and order, is in reality Lamont Cranston, wealthy young man about town. Years ago in the Orient, Cranston learned a strange and mysterious secret. The hypnotic power to cloud men's minds so they cannot see him. Cranston's friend and companion, the lovely Margo Lane, is the only person who knows to whom the voice of the invisible shadow belongs.
Today's story, The Caverns of Death. Don't shoot us! Most of the visitors who come here to the cavern believe that the underground chamber which we are about to enter is one of the most magnificent of nature's wonders. Hey, this is pretty impressive, isn't it?
I'll say.
Hey, gosh, take a look at the section we're entering now. It's as big as all our doors. We've named this great natural hall the Temple of Vulcan, after the Roman god of fire. Because of the pit that you see over there near the center, from which vapors continually pour. I think your class will find this the most interesting part of the cavern, Professor Morley. Is it safe for me to bring my students any closer to the pit? Are the vapors harmless? Sure, sure, it's just heat. Hey, come on, fellas, let's take a look at it. Now, mind you, boys... Oh, it's all right, Professor Morley. There's a railing around the fence. Now, this great circular crater, approximately 100 feet in diameter, is truly one of the natural masterpieces of the entire Southwest.
At the base of this pit is a pool of water, which is believed to be bottomless. The steam which you see rising before you is emitted from cliffs in the rocky wall, about 15 feet below the brim. These may be seen by leaning slightly over the railing and looking downward. Can you see him, Eddie? No, not yet. Look, lean over here. See him? Oh, yeah. Look out. Hey, look out. The rail's breaking. We're falling into the building. Howdy. Keith, howdy. We're doing everything we can for the day tomorrow. Oh, this is horrible. Horrible. My entire class, 17 fine young men, are down at the bottom of that pit. I don't know if they're alive or dead. Now, take it easy. There's still hope. There ain't no body come up yet. Well, but the rescue party's been down there for over an hour.
They're off to do some work. Well, it takes a long time to drag the pool, you know. Oh, here comes one of the rescue squad now. Hey, Harry, what's happened down there? Yes, yes, what's the news? Well, we've dragged the pool up, down, and over again. Yes? There wasn't one single body to be found.
Oh.
Will you please tell me if that's the plane for me? Yes. Thank you.
How to do, Miss Lane?
Oh, Professor Morley, I'm so sorry. I heard about the dreadful thing that happened yesterday. I can't tell you how badly I feel. Oh, it's horrible. Inconceivable. I still can't believe it's true. Has there been any further word of the boy? No. None of them found. Not even their bodies. That's what makes it so horrible. I can't understand it. It's all my fault. I should never have taken them to the cabin. You mustn't blame yourself, Professor. You couldn't forgive the danger. How am I going to face the parents of those poor boys? I know. It's sad for everyone. Some of the parents who are arriving on this plane have just landed. Will you excuse me? I must meet them.
How is the cavern's Temple of Vulcan described and why is it dangerous?
Certainly, Professor. I'm expecting a friend on this plane myself. Good day, Miss Lane. Good day. Oh, Margot. Lamar. Oh, Lamar. How are you, Margot? I'm disgustingly healthy. Must be his mountain air. So nice to see you. Oh, I'm glad you were able to come out. I know you'll just love the club. I'm sure that... The way I read in this morning's paper about an accident in the cabin. What's the latest on it? Not a thing. I was talking to Professor Morley just before you arrived. Oh, he's the man in charge of the club. Yeah. Have you found any trace of the boys yet? None. Here's the car. Get in. Will you drive? Certainly. Follow the road to the left. It leads straight to the car. Are cabins on the same road? Yes, they are. Why did you ask?
Because I heard we might stop and take a look at them.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What mysterious accident opens the story and who is involved?
0:03–4:01
2
How is the cavern's Temple of Vulcan described and why is it dangerous?
4:01–6:06
3
What happens when the railing breaks and why can't rescuers find the boys?
6:06–7:04
4
Why does Margo visit the club and what clues does she and Lamont discuss?
7:04–11:03
5
How do Lamont and Margo descend into the pit and what do they discover at the pool?
11:03–19:03
6
Who is the cook and how does the Shadow first confront the criminals?
19:03–24:04