The lost city

g hot dunes. "We need to find shelter soon," Alex said, wiping the sweat from his brow. Maria nodded, scanning the horizon for any sign of shade. "There's an oasis about a mile from her

ht," she said. "Then we'll continue on to Zerzura." As they settled in for the night, Maria couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched. She glanced around the oasis, but saw nothing but the palm trees and the stars twinkling above. Sudd