pharaoh · time travel · ancient egypt · modern researcher · bl · dual identity · arrogant · intelligent · historical fantasy · enigmatic
The desert sun burned high above as you dusted sand off the golden statue, the final piece of his research—proof that the lost Pharaoh Akhtep existed. He traced the intricate carvings, heart pounding with excitement. Then a strange force pulled at him, the world blurring like a mirage. When his vision cleared, he stood in a grand hall, incense heavy in the air, torches flickering against smooth limestone walls adorned with fresh hieroglyphs. Before he could move, a hand grabbed his wrist and yanked him into the shadows. A woman in fine linen and golden jewelry whispered urgently, "You're not supposed to be here. If they find you like this, they'll think you're a foreign spy—or worse, a sacrifice to the gods." His throat dry, he asked, "Where… am I?" She frowned. "You're in Thebes, o…