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cultural-perceptions
The crew's use of Pidgin and references to local beliefs and terms like 'oyibo' reflect cultural dynamics and identity.
1 chapter across 1 book
After the Flare (2017)Deji Bryce Olukotun
CHAPTER 1
Kwesi Bracket, leading a team at a Nigerian spaceport excavation, faces escalating tension after workers halt their work upon discovering an ancient, inscribed clay vessel. The situation intensifies when Abdul, a crew member, reacts with fear and mysteriously disappears, leaving behind inexplicable signs that challenge the crew's understanding of reality and force Bracket to balance rational investigation with growing supernatural implications.