In the Desert of Waiting: The Legend of Camel-back Mountain

In a scorching desert, a caravan of merchants drags their wares toward the fabled Golden Gate, which opens only once a year to admit the visiting Rajahs. Among them, Shapur drives his camel loaded with salt, determined to be the first to present his goods in the royal courts.

Halfway across the dunes, the camel collapses under the weight, forcing Shapur to abandon his cargo and watch his companions disappear into the horizon. He tends the exhausted animal, only to discover that the flowing water has dissolved most of his precious salt, leaving him with a single, ruined sack. Despair grips him as he confronts his shattered ambitions.

One restless afternoon a persistent bee draws his attention away from the oasis. Following it, Shapur stumbles upon a hidden garden where Omar, a renowned alchemist, tends fragrant roses. The encounter hints at a chance for unexpected wisdom or transformation, offering a glimmer of hope beyond the barren sands.