Sand and Secrets

In a world where myth and legend intertwine with reality, cryptids—creatures thought to be mere folklore—haunt the shadows of our existence. Ella Trigiani's journey begins with an internship at a Moscow university, leading her to an expedition in the Gobi Desert in search of a legendary beast. Balancing her academic ambitions with the thrill of fieldwork and the complexities of budding romance, Ella faces the perilous challenge of uncovering the truth behind these elusive beings, risking becoming another lost secret of the sands.