Out of the Triangle: A Story of the Far East

In the bustling streets of ancient Alexandria, a solemn procession of white‑robed priestesses carries a basket that hides a live snake, a chilling symbol of sin and death. Amid the clamor, young Heraklas watches, his heart heavy with fear and doubt, as a crier summons the pure‑hearted to a sacrifice. The ritual’s fervor pushes him away from the city’s noise toward the tranquil, vine‑lined shores of Lake Mareotis, where the desert’s heat meets the cool water.

There, Heraklas wrestles with the loss of his twin brother Timokles, a newly baptized Christian condemned by a Roman edict that bans the faith. Torn between the familiar pagan rites of his family and the mysterious promise of a new belief, he stands at a crossroads of loyalty, faith, and survival. The story follows his inner turmoil as he seeks answers in a world where ancient gods, imperial law, and emerging Christianity collide.