Like msmoat, this was two new stories for me. Either works well alone, but together they complement each other beautifully. You moved this story along with terrific pace, and a hint of claustrophobia that underlines the plot to great effect. I really liked:
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Date: 2006-11-05 05:21 pm (UTC)"You'll break the rule of the Underworld."
"What's that?"
"Don't look back."