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Alexandria, Egypt, Present Day
Isabella Carter stood in front of the airline terminal in the staggering heat. This wasn’t like New York and it certainly wasn’t like the Upper Peninsula. The Egyptian sun blazed down causing a brightness that her eyes struggled to get used to. “Dr. Carter? I’m Hasan from the Ministry of Antiquities. This way to the car.” Shielding her eyes, she moved towards one of the vehicles that were parked in front of the terminal. Her bags were put in the trunk and she climbed into the back. Hasan drove.
“I trust your flight was good.” He began.
“Just fine,” she replied.
“What brings you to our country Dr.?”
“Book research. I’m looking into the various and traditional uses of crystals within ancient societies. It’s something a little different for me, somet
