10th Seven Stories. 7 - STORIES, #10

"10th Seven Stories" by Max NABATI is a captivating anthology of seven interconnected tales that blend historical fiction, archaeology, and mysticism. Dedicated to the laborers who constructed history's masterpieces, the collection explores ancient wonders around the world, unveiling hidden connections between civilizations through supernatural discoveries. The first story, "Interconnectedness, " follows Dr.
Hana Chang and her team at Cambodia's Angkor Temples. Amid carvings resembling Mayan glyphs and evidence of transcontinental trade, they unearth a 19th-century explorer's journal detailing a "Great Exchange" of knowledge. A storm reveals a hidden chamber with murals of shared deities and an obsidian mirror that induces visions of cultural unity, emphasizing humanity's intertwined past."Inexplicable" shifts to Iran's Choqazanbil Ziggurat, where Dr.
Sadaf Farahani deciphers a celestial map that defies modern astronomy. Strange occurrences-malfunctioning equipment, whispers, and apparitions-culminate in visions of ancient rituals and a cosmic expanse, leading to her team's mysterious disappearance and an unresolved enigma."Illuminating" centers on Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza. Dr. Zeyne El-Sayed discovers a hidden chamber filled with artifacts and hieroglyphs prophesying darkness and a chosen one.
Activating a mechanism unleashes energy, visions of ancient battles, and awakens pulsing relics, hinting at an otherworldly legacy."Intricate" weaves a global narrative from Iran's Takht-e Suleyman to Los Angeles and Angeles City in the Philippines. Archaeologist Mina finds a symbolic disc that triggers whispers and visions linking her to art dealer Jake and historian Hiva. Their shared dreams converge in a liminal space, suggesting a prophecy uniting distant cultures through Zoroastrian relics."International" transports readers to Rome's Colosseum.
Young Aurelia seeks a hidden chamber echoing the spirits of fallen gladiators. Touching a carved box floods her with visions of warriors' struggles, leading to a tense escape from guards, symbolizing the fight to preserve historical truths."Inhabitants" is set in Peru's ancient city of Caral (Penico). Girl Amara uncovers an obsidian mirror in a pyramid chamber, granting visions of ceremonies and a looming shadow.
Shattering it summons spirits urging protection; with friends Tariq and Lian, she races against ominous storms to restore balance and safeguard their heritage. Finally, "Invaluable" unfolds at Mesopotamia's Ziggurat of Ur amid 2015 ISIS turmoil. Archaeologist Nancy risks everything to save cuneiform tablets, encountering a conflicted soldier. Their uneasy alliance leads to a hidden chamber, highlighting the human cost of conflict and the enduring value of cultural preservation.
Through vivid prose and thrilling adventures, NABATI crafts a tapestry of wonder, urging readers to appreciate the laborers behind these sites and the fragile threads binding human history.