Prince of Persia by Disney Book Group

Author:Disney Book Group [Group, Disney Book]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction - Young Adult
Publisher: Disney Publishing Worldwide
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

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“Who are you?” you ask.

“Who’s asking?” the being snaps.

“A very weary traveler, who simply sought shelter from the storm.” You aren’t going to reveal your true identity. “And I’m far too tired to play guessing games.”

“I’m never tired of games!” the being says. “And I had so hoped we’d be friends.”

“I don’t make friends with those who won’t identify themselves,” you counter. “I’ve never seen anyone quite like you.”

“That’s because you haven’t been looking,” the being says. “My kind are everywhere.” His voice takes on a hypnotic quality, as if reciting an incantation. “In the shimmer of heat in the desert. At the threshold. Waiting at the crossroads. We inhabit the in-between places.”

You gape at him. What he is describing—that’s what is said of the genie! They are mysterious creatures—perhaps angels, perhaps demons. No one is certain. They can bring great luck and good fortune, or create disaster and torment.

“My name is Kartosh,” says the genie. “And now, by rights, you must tell me yours.”

“Esmedina,” you lie. You will need to tread carefully here. Genie are remarkably unpredictable.

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