Fate by Edentu Oroso

Dive into a journey where reality shimmers on the edge of the fantastical and the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. This anthology, drawn from real-life inspirations, fuses science fiction, fantasy, mythology, and allegory into a tapestry of stories that beckon readers to explore the unknown. Each tale is an invitation to experience life's greatest mysteries, unveiling hidden dimensions and strange truths that lie beneath the surface of our world. From unnerving encounters to moments of transcendence, every story captures an aspect of the human experience that defies explanation yet feels deeply familiar.

Through raw honesty and an unrestrained imagination, this collection leads readers from the bizarre to the breathtaking, revealing just how close we might be to unseen realms. This collection doesn't merely entertain; it dares readers to question the veil between what we know and what lies beyond, hinting at worlds and wonders just beyond reach. Prepare to confront the impossible and feel the thrill of discovery on every page.

Author Bio:

Edentu Oroso is an award-winning writer and a key figure in the Publications Unit at Federal University Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State, Nigeria, where he contributes to the production of FUODRUM and the FUO Newsletter. He won the Best Critical Essay in 2010, an award sponsored by the Writers’ League at Benue State University, Makurdi.

A joint winner of the 2023 RAHIM KARIM WORLD LITERARY PRIZE for Poetry and a three-time Amazon bestselling author, Edentu’s work spans public speaking, ghostwriting, and journalism. His writing career includes over fifteen years as a columnist for Kakaaki Magazine and contributions to the Nigerian Pilot newspaper. As a member of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Benue State Chapter, he has ghostwritten more than a dozen books, leaving a lasting impact on Nigeria’s literary and journalistic scene.

Edentu’s notable published works include Titan Race: Book One of the Manu Series, Richer Than Pride: An Ode to Womanhood, Strides of Destiny: A Biography of the Super Cop Abba Kyari, Memories of Yesterday: A Collection of Short Stories, Tears from a Rose: A BRCP Short Story Anthology, Pen Wars 1 & 2, and The Character of Change.

He has also contributed to a range of local and international anthologies, including Transcendence: An Anthology on Human Thoughts by Trode Publications Canada, In the Crosshairs, Yearnings by Ayo Gutierrez (GMGA Publishing, Philippines), and Amalgam by the Poetry Cartel. His co-edited anthology, Scentsibility, became a #1 Amazon bestseller and features poets from over 120 countries. Other notable inclusions are Around the World: Landscapes and Cityscapes and The Whole Wide World: An Episodic Crime Anthology, published by SweetyCat Press, USA.

His work has been featured in anthologies such as Bridge for Birds and Cere(bralty), celebrating Nigerian literary voices.