Month: June 2025

The morning sun claws its way over the rim of the dunes, casting long, broken shadows across the cracked earth. Continue Reading →

You feel the weight of the moment pressing in.
The fire flickers.
The Magus waits. Continue Reading →

You forget the Magi’s words. Not because they lacked weight—but because the desert has a way of stripping you bare. Continue Reading →

You sit still, flanked by Sir Stevan and Robert, as the dark riders crest the dune and descend toward you. Your heart hammers, but you show nothing. Continue Reading →

The moment your command cuts through the wind, Robert spurs his horse forward. Sir Stevan mutters a curse and follows Continue Reading →

You don’t move.
Not a muscle. Not a word. Just averted eyes and a tightened jaw.
Robert looks to you for help—just once. Continue Reading →

You whip your reins hard.
—Robert!— you shout, driving your camel into a lurching gallop. Sand flies behind you. Continue Reading →

The morning air over Zahrabad is cool, carrying the scent of dust and horses. At first light, you wait at the southern edge of the city Continue Reading →