Left Behind

Seated around the crackling campfire, William's gaze lingered on Omar, the most seasoned of their guides and the one who seemed to know more about the bandit hideout than anyone else. The firelight cast flickering shadows on Omar's weathered face as he leaned back, his expression unreadable.

"Just how dangerous is it going to be to retrieve that artifact from the bandit hideout?" William asked, his voice steady but laced with an edge of unease.

His companions froze mid-bite and lowered their drinks, their attention snapping to Omar. This wasn't just another casual conversation around the fire—it was a matter of life and death. The success of their mission, and perhaps their survival, hinged on the information Omar was about to share.