Neverending Book 13 - Souru Sosaeti - Chapter 1

Chapter 1: The Arrival and the First Clues

Souru Sosaeti, once bustling and lively, now lay shrouded in fog and surrounded by an eerie silence. The artist arrived in the harbor aboard his small boat, guided by his constant companion, the majestic phoenix. The bird of rebirth was more than just a symbol; it seemed to have a connection to this mysterious city, whose fate threatened to disappear into the mist.

 

The streets were deserted, skyscrapers towering like sleeping giants into the sky.

The artist found refuge in an abandoned trailer on the edge of the city. He quickly set to work transforming the derelict space into a sanctuary. Unpacking his bags, he spread out his painting sets on a makeshift table, the colors and brushes neatly arranged, ready for inspiration to strike. His music player, a vintage device with a rich, warm sound, found a home next to his old sofa. Lastly, he crafted a special perch for his phoenix, a magnificent creature with vibrant plumage that seemed to glow with its own inner fire. The trailer, once a symbol of desolation, now pulsed with life and artistic energy, a testament to the artist's spirit and vision.

(Find the trailer, sit down on the old sofa and explore the place. Let the vision inspire you.  And search for the artist's pen and paper and read on to see what happens next.)