The Sultan's Lost Locket

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…She extended a hand, not for a handshake, but a gesture of invitation. “Come, Ahmad. Let us see if we can find your lost treasure. But be warned, the paths we take tonight are not for the faint of heart.” Ahmad didn’t hesitate. He took her hand, her grip surprisingly strong, and allowed her to lead him away from the boisterous heart of the market, towards the shadowed labyrinth of the city’s hidden ways. The adventure had truly begun.