Blacktalisman

Sean sat in the locker room of the fire station, staring blankly at the floor. His colleagues congratulated each other in the background, clapping him on the back and sharing stories of the miraculous storm. “Sean, you always bring us luck!” one of them laughed, slapping his shoulder. “First that fire last month, now this! You got some kind of connection with the gods, man?” Sean forced a smile, his mind still turning over what had happened. “Just doing my job,” he replied, but his voice lacked conviction. After his colleagues left, he leaned back against the cool metal of the locker, closing his eyes. “Too close,” he whispered. He knew he had to meet the others. They needed to know what had happened — the strange feeling that had gripped him, the way the flames seemed almost… alive. He pulled out his phone and typed a quick message into a private group chat: We need to meet. Now. Olivia Oshimili sat in her luxurious apartment, a modern palace in the heart of Victoria Island....

  The heat was unbearable. Even by Lagos standards, the day seemed unnaturally warm. The market, usually bustling with laughter, shouts, and the colourful chatter of vendors, now hummed with a different kind of energy. People moved slower, sweat trickling down their faces, and the scent of roasting fish and burning wood from roadside fires filled the air. Then came the first sign: a faint rumble, distant like a hungry growl. No one paid it much mind. Thunder was common enough during the rainy season. But soon, the sky began to darken, and a strange wind swept through the crowded market, lifting the edges of cloth coverings and sending papers fluttering into the air. A moment later, a loud, ear-splitting crack of thunder tore through the market, and suddenly, there was smoke. Thick, black smoke poured out from the upper floors of a nearby shopping complex, rapidly billowing and obscuring the afternoon sun. The fire spread swiftly, jumping from stall to stall, licking the wooden ...

In the heart of modern Lagos, the ancient Orishas live among humans, hiding their divine identities while navigating a city filled with the noise of technology, commerce, and contemporary culture. Each Orisha has a mission tied to the human world, involving their unique powers and domains. They work in various professions that reflect their divine attributes. The Orishas must maintain their divine duties while managing their human facades, protecting the balance between the spiritual and human realms. However, a prophecy emerges, predicting that a new force will rise to reveal their identities and bring chaos. This forces them into a precarious alliance as they face human and supernatural enemies who threaten to disrupt their secret existence and the world's stability. Main Characters: Sango (Sean Adedayo): A fearless and charismatic firefighter who is quick-tempered and passionate. He has visions of lightning storms and thunderclaps that often guide him to places where he’s neede...