THE BURIED TWIN

Описание: In the ancient Yoruba village of Ile-Oluji, identical twins Folake and Bimpe are born under the rare second moon—a celestial omen warning that only one can shine. While gentle Folake moves through life with grace and humility, her sister Bimpe burns with a jealousy that grows darker each day.
When a handsome prince chooses Folake as his bride, Bimpe's envy erupts into unthinkable violence. In a shocking act of betrayal, she buries her own twin sister alive in the forest, stealing her identity to claim the royal destiny for herself.
But the ancestors are watching. The earth rejects evil. And what was buried in darkness will rise in the light.
This gripping African folktale explores the destructive power of jealousy, the unbreakable bonds of family, and the ancient truth that destiny cannot be stolen—only earned. Perfect for readers who love cultural fiction, African mythology, moral tales, and stories of justice and redemption.
A story that will haunt you long after the final page.

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Discover a timeless West African tale where jealousy becomes a grave, and truth becomes salvation.
Deep in the forests surrounding Ile-Oluji, a shocking crime unfolds. Twin sisters—born under the mystical second moon—face a destiny that will test the very bonds of blood. Folake, blessed with kindness and grace, captures the heart of Prince Tunde from the Ondo kingdom. But her identical twin, Bimpe, consumed by lifelong envy, refuses to let her sister claim what she believes should be hers.
In a moment of terrifying darkness, Bimpe commits the unthinkable: she strikes down her own twin and buries her alive in a shallow forest grave, then assumes her identity to marry the prince.
But in African spiritual tradition, the innocent do not die easily. The ancestors intervene. A young palm wine tapper witnesses the crime. An ancient healer works through the night with sacred herbs and prayers. And Folake—against all odds—survives.
As the wedding day arrives and the entire village gathers in celebration, destiny delivers its final judgment. The buried twin returns from the grave, walking into the courtyard like a woman risen from the dead, exposing her sister's evil deed before the prince, the elders, and the horrified community.
The Buried Twin is more than a story—it's a powerful moral lesson rooted in authentic West African culture, featuring:
✓ Rich Yoruba village traditions and customs
✓ The mystical role of twins in African spirituality
✓ Ancient healing practices and ancestral wisdom
✓ Themes of justice, karma, and divine intervention
✓ Strong female characters navigating love, family, and betrayal
✓ Vivid descriptions of village life, royal ceremonies, and forest mysteries
This tale reminds us that:

Jealousy destroys its owner first
Destiny cannot be stolen, only honored
The truth will always rise, no matter how deep it's buried
Justice may be delayed, but it is never denied