Fantasy Fiction
The Whispering Turtles of Lhasa
In the City of the Red Hat, Legends Are Born
In the heart of the Tibetan plateau, where the Himalayas rise like giants from the earth, lay the ancient city of Lhasa. The air was crisp, carrying the scent of incense and juniper smoke, as the city's inhabitants went about their daily routines. The year was 1522, and Emperor Jiajing's reign had just begun to spark a new era of prosperity in the Ming dynasty.In a small, unassuming workshop on the outskirts of Lhasa, a young apprentice potter named Tenzin spent his days honing his craft.
By: Dickens & Co
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Submitted: 20/06/2024
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560 Words