The Lost Dynasty
Category: Historical
A cold wind swept across the plain, carrying with it the scent of distant rain.
A knock at the door changed everything.
She smiled, but it did not reach her eyes.
The map was old, its edges frayed, but the path it showed was unmistakable.
He was the kind of man who kept his word, even when it cost him.
The fire had burned down to embers, but neither of them moved to stoke it.
The sword was heavier than she expected, but she did not lower it.
There were stories told of this place, and none of them ended well.
The end.