A Fantasy Novella
The Fifth Indaba
When Athea and Edward set out on a hike through the Drakensberg mountains, they expected peace. The ancient cliffs, however, had other plans, leading the pair to stumble across a conference for career-changing legendary creatures.
Thrust into a world where African folklore meets modernity, they find themselves rubbing shoulders with a crew of myths reinventing themselves. From goddesses turned entrepreneurs to horse-headed serpents pursuing academic careers, the event is filled with innovation. It’s chaotic, charming, and magical.
As the conference unfolds, however, they begin to suspect a deeper connection to this gathering. Amidst the magic a and the whirlwind, a greater truth about their own journey awaits, if they are open enough to find it.
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“We have a volunteer crew of four witches, one sangoma, and fifteen hadedas for any emergency that may arise.”
“It tilted its head, one of its tongues slowly licking its top lip. ‘Would you mind if I eat you?’”
“Blame that one on ǀKaggen. One of his practical jokes, along with giraffes”
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“The sheer creativity, depth of imagination, richness of character, and vividness of the setting are extraordinary, and yet it feels essential to try, because this is a book people need to experience.”
“This book feels like discovering a hidden doorway into a wildly funny, deeply imaginative, proudly South African fantasy world that I never wanted to leave.”
“Imagine Alice in Wonderland reimagined through South African folklore and culture — except sharper, warmer, far funnier, and filled with genuinely memorable creatures and social observations.”