Chapter 8
by 
SweptUnderfoot
Do you read another?
No, tuck the book away
Knowing that this book is easily the most valuable thing you've come across so far, you decide to take it along with you, and tuck it into the waistband of your pants. It's not very comfortable, but it's secure enough, and you know you have the book if something in the future demands its use.
You look back at the room behind you. There's two clear options, to either press on or examine the well in the center of the room.