The Song of Scorpions

Nooran is an independent young healer from a tribe of scorpion singers. She travels the desert as a reluctant healer, balancing livelihood with the stigma of challenging traditional norms. Her courage is tested as she faces exploitation, personal loss, and difficult choices, yet she persists.

Aadam is a camel-trader who falls for Nooran but reveals a manipulative, controlling nature. He hides infidelity and orchestrates actions that harm Nooran, including treachery toward Munna and the disappearance of Zubaida. His facade of love masks patriarchal power and violence.

Muna is Adam's young accomplice whose desperation drives the dangerous trap Nooran falls into. He is tormented by manipulation and meets a tragic end, illustrating the consequences of violence and exploitation.

Zubaida is Nooran's grandmother and mentor, an expert scorpion singer who embodies tradition and caution against exploiting others. Her disappearance becomes a catalyst for Nooran's grief and the village's unraveling secrets.

Amina is Nooran's steadfast friend who supports her financially and emotionally, helping her navigate the harsh realities of village life and preserve hope amid exploitation.

Ayesha is Adam's teenage daughter who, despite the complexities of her environment, forms a bond with Nooran and represents a glimpse of innocence within a world of manipulation.