by Marouane Kahlouche
PROJET HML 43 — Volume One In 1943, a German aircraft photographs an unexplained anomaly hidden in the Himalayas. Captain Friedrich Adler is assigned to a secret expedition sent to investigate it. Beneath the ice, his team discovers traces of something ancient—something that should have remained buried. But 1943 is only the beginning. In the first volume of PROJET HML 43, the consequences of that forgotten expedition will resurface, drawing a new generation into a mystery far greater than anyone imagined. A science-fiction horror saga combining exploration, military suspense, espionage, political intrigue, and survival. Author’s Note PROJET HML 43 was originally written in French. This publication is the English edition. The original French chapters are available through my Patreon page.
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