fear-and-survival

Tunde, a journalist, travels through a country undergoing a violent regime change where women have gained power, documenting the harsh realities and escalating dangers, including brutal punishments and social paranoia. As he ventures toward the mountains, he encounters increasing hostility, fear, and supernatural displays of power, culminating in a terrifying chase by a woman wielding destructive electrical sparks. Ultimately, he seeks refuge in a village and attempts to contact his allies for extraction, reflecting on the surreal and dangerous transformation around him.

In this chapter, Roxy offers to help Tunde escape the country, arranging for a covert border crossing with a trusted contact. As Tunde prepares for the dangerous journey, he grapples with fear, uncertainty, and the weight of his responsibilities, ultimately entrusting his evidence to be sent out in case he does not survive. The chapter explores the precariousness of trust and survival in a hostile environment.