Samuel DenHartog's Blog: The Road to 1,440 - Posts Tagged "egypt"

Hello, explorers of the ancient and the divine!

In "Tales From the Divine Nile," I beckon you to traverse the sands of time back to the land of pharaohs, pyramids, and deities whose stories are woven into the fabric of the universe itself. Sail along the life-giving waters of the Nile, where gods and goddesses play their roles in the grand tapestry of creation, love, betrayal, and mystery. Join me as we uncover the tales of Isis's boundless magic, Osiris's eternal reign in the underworld, and Horus's sky-high adventures. Each narrative is a portal into the heart of ancient Egypt, a civilization that has captivated the human imagination for millennia, promising an odyssey that spans the realms of history, mythology, and spirituality.

Strap on your sandals for a voyage into the enchanting, where the ancient world echoes the complexities of the human spirit. Here's to the journeys that enlighten, to the legends that have shaped civilizations, and to the stories that remind us of the timeless essence that connects us to the past, present, and future.

Embark on this adventure, where every whisper of the Nile tells a story waiting to be rediscovered.

Until we meet under the gaze of the Sphinx,
Samuel DenHartog

This story began as a retelling, but quickly became something more personal—a reimagined journey through ancient Egypt that gave voice to characters who have stayed with me long after the final chapter. It’s a story of faith, fear, loyalty, and what happens when personal conviction collides with sacred tradition.

At the heart of the narrative are three unlikely companions: a foreign-born prince-turned-slave, the son of a powerful Egyptian priest, and a fierce protector who refuses to let danger define her limits. What starts as a quiet life in a priest’s household takes a sudden, irreversible turn when the accidental death of a sacred animal sets off a chain of events none of them could have foreseen. In a society where religious law governs all, the consequences of one mistake are swift and unforgiving.

Writing this book gave me the opportunity to explore how individuals make sense of justice when justice seems bound to a system they can’t control. I was especially interested in how friendships form across boundaries—cultural, social, even spiritual—and how those bonds are tested when survival depends on trust. Semira’s role, in particular, grew into something that surprised me. Her strength, insight, and presence shaped the journey in ways I didn’t expect at the start.

“Killing A Sacred Cat” is ultimately a story about finding courage—not the kind that shouts, but the kind that endures. If you’ve ever wondered how far you’d go to protect a friend, or how deeply belief can bind or break a society, I think you’ll find something meaningful in these pages. Thanks for reading—and if you do pick it up, I’d love to hear what parts linger with you.