Mayhem and the Mortal

Mayhem and the Mortal

Author: Shanora Williams Listening Length: 16h 10m
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One mission. One curse. No escape. Zaira doesn’t want a hero. She needs a weapon. To save her sister from a soul-devouring curse, she has to cross The Shallows—a nightmare landscape of ruined magic, shifting paths, and vicious creatures that eat people alive. Her guide? Thane Valkor: sorcerer, assassin, walking red f...

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The infirmary is much cooler inside than the dining hall. No doubt, the woven bamboo blades of the ceiling fans are fueled by elemental magic controlling the air. They whirl at a steady pace, providing a comforting breeze.

We’re greeted by a woman with red hair wearing brown linen who guides us through a hallway to reach separate care rooms. There are eight rooms total with large, rounded windows overlooking the lagoon. Each room is equipped with two beds and washbasins.

Kelrean is in the first room with his eyes shut. A woman stands at his side, adjusting his bandages, while another woman rubs his temples with the pads of her fingers to keep him calm.

I smile at the healers—they’re so gentle and attentive. I move on to the second room, where Rynthea is seated on the bed, sulking as she stares at the floor. Other than a bandage wrapped around her forearm and another on the top of her head, she appears fine.