Hatshepsut the ninety-ninth
The story revolves around Dr. Ahmed Karim, who visits the village of Hatshepsut, the 99th, to investigate a tomb believed to be cursed by its inhabitants. They report hearing a voice at night shouting "Sati" and abducting girls as young as ten. Ahmed confronts the sands of illusion and masked guardians, breaking the deception until he discovers the story is linked to the secret burial of a girl. Led by Haj Sami, they excavate beneath his house and unearth his son's mummy. Ahmed returns it to the spirit, bringing peace to the soul and halting the attacks. Later, the authorities uncover the tomb's treasures, and Dr. Karim is celebrated for his discovery. The story concludes with the observation that Egypt is full of undiscovered antiquities and that dark stories of the past lie hidden behind seemingly supernatural myths.
