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Cartouche [ON HOLD]
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~Zara stared at the heiroglyphs, trying to decipher them. She could feel the ancient consciousness take over her body, mind and soul yet again. This time, it seemed more permanent.
She forgot the purpose of her existence when she sifted through memories in her head that were not her own. Overwhelmed, she fell to her knees and tried to take deep breaths. But she could still feel her mind combing through them. She blinked, and suddenly she was seeing the world through another's eyes...~
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Zara Petrof has just moved from Australia to Egypt while accompanying her archaeologist mother, Laurabel on an expedition to the Nile.
But things take a dark turn when Zara is taken hostage on the second day while residing in Egypt. This is more than just a cult gathering.This is a force to be reckoned with. It could mean the end of the known world if not stopped.
But why is she the only target in so many people? How is she the thread that threatens to destroy a weaved tapestry of the world, if unraveled? These secrets cost a price. A price so high, no one can possibly pay it.
Except maybe Zara.
Now the responsibility to ensure the safety of the whole world rests with her. And a trusted friend.
Will she succeed in finding the truth behind all the scary legends on the streets of Cairo or will she succumb to the master plan, which has trapped many more before her?
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