treated, the figure emerged from the shadows. It was a woman, dressed in traditional Bedouin clothing, her face veiled. "Who are you?" Maria asked, trying to keep her voice steady. The

that this woman might hold the key to unlocking the secrets of Zerzura. The desert night wore on, the stars twinkling above like diamonds. Maria, Alex, and their enigmatic guide walked in silence, the only sound being the soft crunch of sand beneath their feet. Suddenly, the woman stopped, her eyes fixed on something in the distance. "What is it?" Maria asked, peering into the darkness. The woman turned to them, a hint of a smile playing on her lips. "We are here," she said. And with that, she