Book of Sand

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SAND. A hostile world of burning sun.

Outlines of several once-busy cities shimmer on the horizon. Now empty of inhabitants, their buildings lie in ruins.

In the distance a group of people - a family - walk towards us.

Ahead lies shelter: a ''shuck'' the family call home and which they know they must reach before the light fails, as to be out after dark is to invite danger ...