Standing in the middle of a dark cavern, rocks and sand are all around me. The danger of bloodthirsty creatures hide in the darkness ready to strike at the perfect moment. The only light that illuminates my path is a torch that I carry, going dim by the second. Always hungry for adventure my thrill in life is searching for a great treasure. Separated from the companions that accompany me,my water supply is low and communication from the outside world is lost. Maneuvering at a slow pace the air is stifling and my chest is growing tighter. The map I once carried was destroyed. I have no idea where I am. The terrain is unstable and narrow. With one sudden move, the earth trembles with great force. My body fell stumbling over a large object that is partially buried deep in the sand. The torch dies out as it hits the ground and I begin to panic. Feeling my way around with both hands, I try pulling the object out from its resting place. Hearing the hissing of snakes made the tension in the cavern more intense. Unwillingly rubbing what feels to be an ancient artifact, a noise sounding like crashing waters emerges in front of me. No longer able to rely on my sense of sight I listen carefully. Something hovers above me and I do not know what it is. My heart throbbed with fear. The unknown entity breathed in my face. Knowing that there is no way out, I fixed my back against the jagged surface of the rocky walls. It speaks to me in my mind, claiming that it is a Jin and that it will grant me three wishes. Sighing deeply I do not know what to do. So many dreams, so many wishes a person has in a lifetime and of course my opportunity would come at a time like this. I must be careful though. A Jin can be your biggest nightmare granting you wishes at a grave cost. This may be my only chance to see the light of day again. Are three Wishes even worth my possible demise? What should I do?
What would you do if you were in this situation?
The World According to LaTaeya 
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