Ancient - The Whisper Of Old Times

As a hero, guided by words of distant gods, steps through the gate of a temple full of knowledge and secrets, he quickly feels the watchful monsters breath on his neck. The creature - created to protect a library from hands and eyes that abuse written powers - wears a smile on their lips. Denturies of guarding make one long for distractions, and a brave hero, is a delicious treat....

Winner of the design competition for a character board on the theme of "Mythological Monsters" in the german Shadow Prompts of August 2023.

Winner of the short story competition in the german Shadow Prompts of September 2023.