The First Rain

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 13:25:42 +0000

The dusty road leading to Dharapura stretched endlessly, disappearing into the horizon where the ochre sands met the pale blue sky. Kabir Rathore loosened his tie, leaned back in his car seat, and muttered a curse under his breath. The oppressive heat outside felt like a personal punishment for a decision he still wasn’t sure was wise.