Dekara 2: The Land of Shadows
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerLiterary Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 12 2026
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.63
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The veil between worlds has grown thin, and the shadows are no longer staying in the dark.
In the quiet Egyptian village of Qulayshan, the air has turned heavy with a scent forgotten for millennia, the stench of ancient, sunless mud. Fekry, a local carpenter, thought his newfound wealth was a reward. He was wrong. The ten beechwood coffers in his workshop do not just hold gold; they pulse with the rhythmic heartbeat of a hungry, forgotten realm.
The Shadow City is no longer a myth, it is a predator.
Ahmed, caught between his fading humanity and the ethereal allure of Swara, finds himself at the epicenter of a cosmic war. In the Land of Shadows, the rogue sorcerer Qirat has shattered the ancient seals. He is no longer content with ruling the abyss; he wants the world of the living. As the boundaries dissolve, ghostly rafts begin to circle the minarets of the Nile, and the screams of the past echo through the streets of the present.
In this gripping sequel to the Dekara saga, you will discover:
A Haunting Dual Narrative: The atmospheric contrast between the dusty fields of rural Egypt and the terrifying beauty of the Shadow Realm.
Deep Psychological Horror: Follow Ahmed's harrowing struggle to protect his soul while being tempted by forbidden power.
Ancient Mythology Reimagined: A fresh, dark twist on Egyptian lore and the blood-covenants that bind dimensions together.
Will Ahmed sacrifice his humanity to save his home? Or is the Land of Shadows the only reality that will remain?
Perfect for fans of dark fantasy, the atmospheric horror of H.P. Lovecraft, and the rich cultural storytelling of Egyptian supernatural thrillers.
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