The Dig

"The Dig" is a short Cthulhu Mythos story by author Sean Rodgers.
==Synopsis==
An archaeological expedition to uncover the ancient ruined city of Irem in Saudi Arabia achieves its goal. However, the two archaeologists who descend into its depths meet a deadly creature: only one survives to tell his tale, and even he is promptly incarcerated within the walls of Arkham Asylum on his return to America.
==Characters==
*Professor Thomas Wilkins, professor of Archeology and Ancient History at Miskatonic University. Driven insane by his encounter beneath the sands.
*Michael Addison, leader of the expedition.
*Salim, foreman of the work party hired to accompany the expedition.
==Publication History==
"The Dig" was first published in Cthulhu Cultus #8 in March 1997, and appeared in the online fanzine Nightscapes in August of the same year.
Category:Sean Rodgers works
Category:Expanded Mythos Works