The story "Dayan" is a poignant tale set in a desert village where an elderly woman named Dayan prepares her daughter Malka and grandchildren for an unknown journey, guiding them to safety as they leave in the night.

The author reflects on participating in the Marathon des Sables, an ultra-marathon in the Sahara desert, where he initially struggled with the stark conditions but found inspiration in the resilience of the armed forces participants.