desert
Chapters: 5
Escorted by Anton, I Limped Toward the Sands
Anton escorts Roman to the sands, then disappears. Roman is left alone in the dark. Sleep will not come.
My Eyes Flew Open, Showing a Widescreen Picture
Roman wakes up because someone is pouring water on him. Then he is kicked, tied up, thrown into the trunk of a jeep and driven off somewhere.
I Set Off After the Tank
Roman and Vera follow the tank across the sands. Their feet sink, their strength fails, and Roman collapses. Vera does not lose hope or faith.
The Carriage Rolled Through the Desert
The car rolled across a pink desert under a mirrored sky. A crystal sun glittered above the sands.
The Pace of Travel Turned Out to Be Miserable
Roman walks along a trail. Far off he spots fresh tracks and follows them to nowhere...
Notes: 4
What a Mirage Is
A mirage is an optical phenomenon caused by light refracting through layers of air of differing density, creating the illusion of objects, or their…
What an Oasis Is
An oasis is a patch of desert land where water creates conditions for life, from groundwater, rivers, lakes, or rainfall. Oases serve as key survival…
What Barkhans Are
A barkhan is a crescent-shaped sand dune formed by wind in desert regions. Its convex side faces the wind, while its "horns" stretch out in the…
What Thirst Is
Thirst leads to dehydration and the failure of the body's systems. It develops in three stages, from headache to organ failure. How fast death comes…