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Chapter Thirteen: When Their Eyes First Met

A Night Before Entering Puralagiri It was late at night when the season’s first snowfall had begun, casting a veil of white over the land and filling the air with a biting chill. The largest chamber of the Suryagarh palace was offered to Ajaatshatru, which contained a huge king-sized bed, a carved dresser, a roaring fireplace, several luxurious couches, and a wide balcony overlooking the dark forest beyond. The chamber’s heavy wooden door swung open, and Ajaatshatru entered, followed by […]

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Kathaayein - Writers Den Jun 8

Chapter Twelve: The Gathering Storm

Puralagiri Palace Shambhavi stood at the centre of the chamber, her gaze sweeping across everyone present. “So?” she asked calmly, “how do you all plan to handle this oncoming crisis?” Amatya Triyumbak rose from his seat and said, “Yuvrani, we can fortify the city, set traps for the invading soldiers. We can effectively train our people, stock in supplies, and set our soldiers at strategic locations.” Nagarpaalak Gopala rose next and added, “I will ensure every citizen of […]

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