power-and-survival

This interlude chapter depicts the subtle onset of a hidden war between old and new powers through a series of mysterious and violent incidents across America. It focuses on Bilquis, the Queen of Sheba, now a fallen goddess reduced to prostitution in Los Angeles, struggling to survive in a world that no longer worships her. The chapter explores her encounter with a young, wealthy man representing the new digital age, highlighting the tension between ancient belief and modernity.