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In a village steeped in ancient traditions and dark curses, Echi and Olanna's yearning for a child leads them down a perilous path. A chilling prophecy from the chief priest demands an unthinkable sacrifice: Olanna's life for three sons. As fate unravels, secrets of their ancestors, the true nature of love, and the devastating consequences of defying destiny come to light. Will their desperate pursuit of a family shatter their lives, or can love truly conquer all, even the most ancient and potent curses?

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In a village steeped in ancient traditions and dark curses, Echi and Olanna's yearning for a child leads them down a perilous path. A chilling prophecy from the chief priest demands an unthinkable sacrifice: Olanna's life for three sons. As fate unravels, secrets of their ancestors, the true nature of love, and the devastating consequences of defying destiny come to light. Will their desperate pursuit of a family shatter their lives, or can love truly conquer all, even the most ancient and potent curses?

The air was thick with the scent of rain and damp earth. Thunder rumbled in the distance, a low growl that mirrored the tension in the forest. Echi, drenched and panting, stumbled through the undergrowth, his heart a frantic drum against his ribs. Behind him, the lurid glare of a palm oil lamp flickered through the trees, a beacon of the relentless pursuit. He knew the old man, his own father, was close, machete raised, eyes alight with a vengeful fire.

He had to hide, to think, to plan. The thought of the Igweka-ala's shrine flashed in his mind—a desperate hope. He crouched low, the warnings echoing in his ears, the old man's vow to kill him for the woman he loved. A sudden downpour lashed the leaves, cold and stinging, mirroring the chill that seeped into his bones. He knew this fight was inevitable, a brutal dance with destiny he could no longer outrun.