For generations, the people of Azura have waited for their savior, a priestess born with the spirit of the earth, destined to protect them from the coming darkness. That chosen one is Akua, and she has always failed.Haunted by the memory of her failed trial and unable to control the simplest earth magic, Akua has resigned herself to a life of quiet shame. She has let her people down, and the crushing weight of their expectations has left her with a profound sense of worthlessness. But when a rhythmic drumbeat of war echoes from an unseen place, and a chilling new evil sweeps across her homeland, Akua is forced into action.The return of the malevolent Queen Vida and her sinister henchman, Deman, plunges Azura into chaos. Deman, a terrifying warrior with glowing purple eyes and a scarred stump for a hand, forces a confrontation that reveals a shocking new truth: Akua's magic isn't dormant-it's just different. After a devastating public defeat and a personal tragedy that nearly costs her a loved one, Akua finally understands. The power of the earth isn't in what you can do, but in who you are. The true strength lies in a deep, serene inner peace.With her closest friends by her side, Akua returns to the fight, no longer as a failure, but as a warrior with a newfound power. But Vida has a score to settle with the kingdom of Azura, and a whispered promise of future darkness suggests that even if Akua wins this battle, the war is far from over. Can the girl who always failed finally become the hero her people deserve? Tinevimbonashe Vitalis Jera is a 20-year-old Zimbabwean storyteller, entrepreneur, and public speaker based in Harare. He is driven by a deep love for culture, myth, and the power of imagination, and he draws inspiration from African traditions, folklore, and landscapes to weave tales that celebrate resilience, heritage, and the bond between people and their homeland.Vitalis is the founder and director general of Elevated Beyond Building Africa (EBBA), a youth-led association dedicated to promoting storytelling among young people. He is also the founder and chairperson of the board of House of Evoque, a dynamic group of businesses that includes:Evoque Digital Atelier (web development, graphic design, and app development)Evoque Couture (a DTF printing business)Evoque Press (a publishing house that also creates custom cards)His debut novel, Earth's Chosen Daughter, is the first installment in The Chronicles of Albagard series, a novella that blends rich worldbuilding, emotional character journeys, and spiritual depth into an epic narrative. Vitalis's work aims to place African voices and worlds at the forefront of fantasy literature. When not writing, he can be found exploring local history, collecting proverbs, or experimenting with traditional foods, as he believes that stories are not just for entertainment but are vessels of memory that bridge the past and the future

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