Chapter 7
Echoes of the Past
The trail takes a surprising turn, leading them to ancient ruins outside the city walls. Here, they uncover fragments of the locket's history and hints of a curse far older than they imagined.
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The dusty tracks outside the city walls were a stark contrast to the manicured gardens of the palace, and Ahmad found a strange sort of comfort in their ruggedness. Layla, her stride as purposeful as ever, led him with an uncanny certainty, her eyes scanning the fading sunlight for any sign that might betray their quarry. They had followed the thief’s trail from the bustling souk, through a labyrinth of shadowed alleyways, and now, the city’s
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