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Chapter 80, The Oasis Showdown
The scorching sun beat down on the desert oasis, casting long shadows over the palm trees. A hot wind stirred the sand, whispering through the silence. In the center of the clearing, Marwan stood like a vengeful sentinel, his grip tight on the ropes binding the gang members. They knelt in the dirt, their faces a mix of defiance and fear. Behind them, the vast expanse of the desert stretched endlessly, a sea of gold under the merciless sky. The gang’s leader a towering brute with a scar running down his cheek glared up at Marwan. His voice was a low growl, laced with arrogance. "Don’t overestimate yourselves. Even if you arrest us, we’ll get out on bail like always."Marwan’s eyes darkened. He leaned in, his voice a blade of ice. "Shut up, or I’ll shut you up myself."* The giant fell silent, but his glare burned with unspoken threats. The tension in the air thickened, pressing down like a storm about to break. The smaller man, with sharp eyes that darted like a rat’s cleared
Chapter 79, Under The Glaring Sun.
Marwan slowed his motorbike to a halt, the engine’s growl fading into the vast silence of the desert. He wiped the sweat from his brow, squinting against the relentless sun as he scanned the horizon. Nothing but endless sand stretched before him, shimmering under the heat. What was I even looking for? he wondered, his thoughts sluggish from the scorching air. With a sigh, he turned the bike around, deciding to head back home before the desert swallowed him whole. Then a sound. Faint, but unmistakable. A whisper of movement, something out of place in this barren expanse. Marwan hesitated, then turned his bike toward the noise, curiosity pulling him forward. Minutes later, an oasis emerged like a mirage, a small pool of clear water surrounded by swaying palm trees. Relief washed over him as he cut the engine and dismounted. His throat was parched, his water bottle nearly empty. Kneeling by the water’s edge, he refilled it, the cool liquid a blessing against his cracked lips. Exh
Chapter 78, Beyond The Barrier.
Marwan had been haunted by nightmares for a week. Each night, he relived the same horror, visions of himself as a child, sprinting through a burning city, surrounded by screams as ghouls tore through the streets. Every time, he would wake in a cold sweat, his heart pounding. Sleep never returned to him after that. He would lie there, staring at the ceiling, exhaustion weighing on him like a second skin. On the seventh night, he finally decided to seek help. Haitham’s office was quiet, The therapist of their team sat across from Marwan, his expression calm but attentive. "You look exhausted," Haitham observed, pouring a glass of water and sliding it toward him. "How long has it been since you slept properly?"Marwan ran a hand through his hair, his voice rough. "A week. Every time I close my eyes, I see it again.""Tell me," Haitham said gently. Marwan took a slow breath. "I’m a kid again. Running through the ruins. Ghouls everywhere. People screaming. Then I go into our house.
Chapter 77, The Field Ghoul.
The sun hung low over the olive groves, casting long shadows across the scorched earth. Smoke curled into the sky, a grim reminder of the fires that had plagued the village for days. Ali adjusted the strap of his pack, his sharp eyes scanning the horizon. Beside him, Karim checked his dagger, its blade glinting in the fading light. Fadi, ever the strategist, unfolded a worn map, tracing their path with a calloused finger. “This isn’t just a wildfire,” Fadi muttered. “Something’s keeping it alive.” Karim smirked. “You think it’s really a ghoul? Sounds like an old tale.” Ali exhaled sharply. “Tell that to the farmers who’ve lost everything. The firefighters couldn’t stop it, what does that leave?” The three knights had been sent after Laith’s sudden departure to rehab and Hitham’s extended leave. The remaining team had been stretched thin, but Karim and Fadi had risen to the challenge, their skills sharpening with each mission. Now, they stood at the edge of a mystery that defie
Chapter 76, The Ghoul's Gambit.
Laith sat on his bed in the rehabilitation center, flipping through the pages of a book. His condition had stabilized, and the doctors were pleased with his progress. Across the room, a boy, just fourteen, fidgeted with the edge of his blanket. They had met a few days ago, two young souls bound by shared suffering. The boy had been forced into addiction by his own father, a man who cared more for his next high than his son’s future. Laith glanced at him. "You okay?" The boy shrugged. "Just thinking." "About what?" "Where I’ll go after this." His voice was quiet, brittle. "They’ll send me to a shelter if no one claims me." Laith frowned. "You got any family?" "My mother." The boy’s jaw tightened. "But my father never let me see her. I don’t even know where she is now." A heavy silence settled between them. Then the boy sighed. "You’re lucky, you know." Laith raised an eyebrow. "How?" "You’ve got your brother. Someone who actually cares." The boy’s voice cracked. "I
Chapter 75, Recovery and Reflection.
The police station buzzed with activity as officers processed the arrested gang members. Among the detained were several high-profile figures, businessmen and underground dealers whose operations had finally been exposed. Hadi leaned against the wall, arms crossed, watching as handcuffed men were led into interrogation rooms. His sharp eyes flickered with satisfaction. This is justice, he thought. Nearby, Hazim sat on a bench, his shoulders slumped with exhaustion. Dark circles shadowed his eyes, and his fingers tapped restlessly against his knee. The past few weeks had been a blur Laith’s addiction, the investigation, the sleepless nights. Hadi approached him. "You look awful," he remarked bluntly. Hazim let out a dry chuckle. "Feel like it too.""Go home. Sleep.""Can’t. I need to check on Laith in the rehab center. Then I got three articles due by tomorrow, I've been delaying them for weeks I need to write them tonight."Hadi sighed, rubbing his temple. "You’re going to burn
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