The wind swept across the thirsty plains of the Taklamakan Desert, a ocean of golden stacks that rumored stories long buried beneath their shifting forms. Ancient caravans formerly marched through this unfaithful breadth, their camel trains laden with silk, wanton, spices, and scrolls signed with forgotten wisdom.
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