BENEATH THE CANOPY OF THORNS AND SPICE

The stars beat down on a winding landscape. Cracked earth stretched as far as the mind could see, dotted with ancient trees that bore fruit laced with both sweetness and danger. The air hung thick with a medley of aromas, a prelude to the untold wonders and treacherous secrets that awaited those who dared to wander into this uncharted territory. T