From The Watery Deep plunges readers into the mystic rhythms of 1970s Midwestern Nigeria, where love, legend, and fate collide. Italome, a radiant young woman with ties to a mythical deity, finds herself drawn to Pius Egbe, a charismatic youth corper assigned to her Catholic school. Their romance, tender yet turbulent, unfolds against a backdrop of cultural tension and supernatural intrigue.
As their bond deepens, Pius is swept into a world where ancient forces stir beneath the surface, and every choice carries the weight of destiny. Entangled in a web of passion, loyalty, and looming peril, he must confront a truth more powerful than reason: some love stories are written in water—and blood.
A haunting blend of folklore, suspense, and romance, From The Watery Deep is a lyrical exploration of devotion, identity, and the unseen.
As the intrigue deepens, Pius finds himself entangled in a dazzling new world, teetering on the edge of mythical damnation, passion, and loyalty. He soon realises that his only chance of survival lies in fidelity, or worse. Will it be too late for him to find a way out? This winding tale kaleidoscopes the dynamics of superstition, mystery, and love.
From The Watery Deep plunges readers into the mystic rhythms of 1970s Midwestern Nigeria, where love, legend, and fate collide. Italome, a radiant young woman with ties to a mythical deity, finds herself drawn to Pius Egbe, a charismatic youth corper assigned to her Catholic school. Their romance, tender yet turbulent, unfolds against a backdrop of cultural tension and supernatural intrigue.
As their bond deepens, Pius is swept into a world where ancient forces stir beneath the surface, and every choice carries the weight of destiny. Entangled in a web of passion, loyalty, and looming peril, he must confront a truth more powerful than reason: some love stories are written in water—and blood.
A haunting blend of folklore, suspense, and romance, From The Watery Deep is a lyrical exploration of devotion, identity, and the unseen.
As the intrigue deepens, Pius finds himself entangled in a dazzling new world, teetering on the edge of mythical damnation, passion, and loyalty. He soon realises that his only chance of survival lies in fidelity, or worse. Will it be too late for him to find a way out? This winding tale kaleidoscopes the dynamics of superstition, mystery, and love.