Panther Eye

In the depths of an Arctic gold mine, a sudden loss of light thrust Johnny Thompson and his enigmatic companion—known only as Pant— into a world of darkness and dread. When a flickering torch reveals the lifeless form of Frank Langlois, questions surge: Who killed him, and how could Pant have known before the corpse was even seen? Pant’s odd habits—his perpetual hood, smoked glasses, and uncanny agility—make him as mysterious as the mine itself, hinting at secrets that run deeper than the tunnels they navigate.

The story unfolds as Johnny wrestles with suspicion and curiosity, trying to piece together the clues left amid the cold, cramped shafts. Every creak of timber and distant echo fuels a growing tension, while the strange boy’s past—an orphaned wanderer who’s crossed continents—adds a layer of intrigue. As the darkness presses in, the pair must decide whether the dead man’s fate will mark the beginning of a larger peril or simply a grim warning in the shadowy heart of the Seven Mines.