"Irsu’s family has guarded the tomb of one of Pharaohs for generations. Today he will finally learn why."

Today’s story is “The Tomb Guardian” by friend-of-the-fireplace NightEyes DaySpring, which appeared on his Patreon. A wolf with a penchant for coffee, NightEyes’ work has appeared in anthologies like FANG and Heat, and he edited the anthology Dissident Signals with Slip-Wolf. You can find more about his writing on twitter at @wolfwithcoffee or check out his website, https://nighteyes-dayspring.com.

Read for you by Khaki, your faithful fireside companion.