The bracelet

At an elegant dinner hosted by Colonel Chase, Jack Radbourne struggles to maintain his composure under his wife’s watchful eye. Surrounded by the city’s social elite—people he considers hypocrites—Jack seethes with resentment as conversation turns from gossip and scandal to tales of distant lands and ancient mysteries.

The colonel produces a strange Egyptian bracelet recently sent by an archaeologist who discovered it in an ancient royal tomb. Made of bronze and turquoise, it bears a furious cobra whose tiny fangs appear ready to pierce the wearer’s skin. As the bracelet passes from guest to guest, curiosity overcomes caution, and the convivial gathering takes an unsettling turn. With buried secrets, social tensions, and an artifact that may be more than an ornament, this atmospheric tale invites listeners into a world where danger can hide beneath the most polished manners.