THE FOOTPRINTS. Journey of no return.

CHAPTER 55: Trials of fire

As Ethan and his companions journeyed onward, they found themselves enveloped in the oppressive heat of the desert sun. The sands stretched out endlessly before them, shimmering in the relentless glare, while above, the sky was a vast expanse of unforgiving blue.

Despite the harsh conditions, Ethan pressed on, his determination unwavering in the face of adversity. He knew that every step brought them closer to their goal—the fabled City of Sorrows, hidden deep within the heart of the desert, where the secrets of the ancients lay waiting to be uncovered.

But as they traveled deeper into the desert, they encountered challenges unlike any they had faced before. Fierce sandstorms swept across the dunes, threatening to engulf them in a swirling vortex of dust and debris. The scorching heat beat down upon them, sapping their strength and resolve with every passing moment.

Yet, amidst the chaos and turmoil, Ethan and his companions found unexpected allies—a band of nomadic travelers, hardene