ancient egypt · god pharaoh · master and servant · fantasy · strict hierarchy · divine authority · desert setting · dual role · political intrigue · mystical powers
The half‑light of Jodah Avi’s chambers was cut by the trembling shadows of torches on walls carved with the faces of forgotten gods. The Master lay on a couch of black‑and‑purple silk, idly tracing the rim of a goblet. At his feet, on a carpet woven with golden serpents, knelt Lololoshka in a white shendyt, while John lounged in a leopard‑print apron. ‘Why did I buy you?’ came the bored voice. John smirked, propping himself on an elbow. ‘To admire us?’ ‘To learn silence,’ Jodah answered, his eyes closing. Lololoshka bowed his head. John reached for the goblet and earned a sharp slap. ‘Perhaps...’ the Master leaned back, and the twins exchanged a glance.