Will the keys to the riad be the key to her happiness? Or will they open up the door to ruin?
The Keys to the Riad
by C.D. Damitio
Genre: Metaphysical, Magical Realism, Romance
Colette, the quintessential New York ‘it-girl,’ has a life many envy. But as her 40th birthday nears, she feels an undeniable void. Seeking a unique gift, she discovers a set of ancient North African keys—but what she doesn’t know is that the keys come with ownership of an ancient mansion steeped in magic, historical intrigue, and family feuds.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of modern Africa, Colette embarks on an unexpected journey that takes her far from the familiar streets of New York.
As she unlocks each door of the riad mansion, she delves deeper into its hidden passages and whispered legends, revealing stories of love, betrayal, and long-buried secrets.
Each room holds a puzzle that Colette must piece together, not only to understand the riad’s mysterious past but to find her true self.
The riad is not without its dangers. As Colette unravels the mysteries that lie within, she encounters a tapestry of characters—some seeking to help, others intent on keeping the riad’s secrets hidden at any cost.
Will the keys to the riad be the key to her happiness? Or will they open up the door to ruin?
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Excerpt:
DeFou stood up, again dumping the dog from his lap onto the floor. “It’s really best that you forget all about it,” he told her. “It is gone and our policy is to protect the confidentiality of our patrons.”
He moved to the far wall and began moving a pile of vibrant but ancient textiles from one shelf to another. A large ring of golden keys clattered out from between two of the pieces.
It landed on the floor like a gymnast with a broken body, keys splayed in many directions. Colette gasped, seeing the keys cleared her mind of everything that had been in it before. She had never seen anything like them.
There were somewhere around twenty skeleton keys on the large golden ring. The ring itself was ornate and appeared to be decorated with rubies. The smallest of the keys was at least six inches and the largest was over a foot.
Colette still hadn’t done anything with the profits she had made before and she still hadn’t bought herself a birthday present. The crazy little Frenchman leaned down and picked them up.
“Ah, I’d wondered where these had gone. I wouldn’t want to lose them.” He put the ring on his wrist – it sparkled and glinted in the light. Without the keys, it would have looked like a priceless bangle by itself. With the keys, it was simply breathtaking.
About the Author:
Tapping into his eclectic adventures exploring the physical world, mystical philosophy, and other planes of experience, CD Damitio weaves tales spanning the spectrum of life. Like the storytellers of old, his narratives transport readers into diverse landscapes of the imagination.
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