A pendant
Author: Lev Bodgan
last update2024-12-13 12:39:11

Arkanza took a deep breath as he stared at the stack of old cardboard boxes in the corner of the room. Some of the boxes were worn out, covered in dust, and had been left untouched for years. He rolled up the sleeves of his white shirt, walked closer, and carefully began opening the boxes one by one. Old belongings began to scatter—worn-out books, nearly crumpled documents, and a few forgotten trinkets.

It was Sunday, and he needed to retrieve some tools and ornaments from his room that had been stored in the warehouse following its renovation.

Amidst his busy hands, a small silver box caught his attention. It was hidden beneath a pile of old fabric, as though it had been deliberately forgotten for years. Arkanza picked up the box, blew off its dusty surface, and noticed beautiful engravings—strange symbols that adorned every side of it.

"Whose is this?" he muttered softly.

His hands brushed over the box's surface, feeling the engravings that seemed to tell a silent story. Slowly, Ark
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