52. S&S: The Blade of Betrayal

Sips and Shorts: In a blood-drenched jungle, a priest’s faltering blade sends a bad omen into the world and seals his people’s fate. A mysterious virus ravages the land as silver-clad invaders crave gold and Maya. Her intoxicating essence seduces priests and conquerors alike. But she has other plans beyond seduction. As empires crumble and fevers burn, Maya reveals herself - a love’s betrayal repaid in sores, death, and a divine reckoning.