Thriller Fiction
The Whispering Robe of Beijing
A Tale of Ancient Textiles, Deadly Secrets, and a Winter's Night of Terror
It was a chilly winter evening in Beijing when Professor Liang Qi, a renowned expert in ancient Chinese textiles, received an unexpected visit at her small apartment. Wrapped in a qing robe, a traditional Chinese garment, stood Dr. Zhang Wei, a respected historian and old acquaintance. His normally warm eyes conveyed a sense of urgency as he handed Liang Qi a package wrapped in plain brown paper."My apologies for the sudden visit, Liang Qi," Zhang Wei said, his breath visible in the cold air. "I've acquired a rare qing robe, said to possess an extraordinary history.
By: Dickens & Co
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Submitted: 20/06/2024
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688 Words