Africanmythology Stories

One was meant to die. The other swore never to forget. Betrayed by her own blood and hurled from the edge of a cliff, she is nothing more than a broken soul rejected by the living. Yet, in the depths of the abyss, death is not an end, but a metamorphosis. Carried by an ancient power, she is reborn: no longer the hunted girl, but a formidable entity, thirsting for vengeance. Her soul-sister is the only one who knows the truth. While the world sees this sea-born creature as a monster to be destroyed, she knows that deep within those eyes, the soul of the one she loved still screams. A tragic oath. A hunt spanning the ages. The destiny of two sisters bound by love, but torn apart by the darkest transformation in history. How do you destroy a monster... when that monster carries the soul of the only person you have ever loved?

Before there was light, there was no darkness. Before there was time, there was only possibility. Reality did not exist until one being spoke the First Name. He was Nyame. With every Name he gives the universe, mountains rise, rivers awaken, and gods are born, but each act of creation takes something from him forever. As the world grows, so do the mysteries hidden within it. An ancient counselor appears without explanation. The earth remembers a time before creation. And in the spaces between light and shadow, something older than the gods quietly watches. As rival deities struggle to find their place in the newborn world, Nyame must bear the unimaginable cost of creation while uncovering a truth that threatens everything he has built. The beginning of creation is only the beginning of the mystery.

In the forests of Limpopo, two tribes lived side by side, one devoted to God, the other guided by ancestral spirits. When fear turned into hatred, King Lebone's decision ignited a massacre that erased an entire people... except for one infant girl. Raised in secrecy, Motlalepula grows into a young woman unaware of her true heritage until fate brings her face-to-face with Prince Matshoga, the son of the king who destroyed her tribe. Their forbidden love could heal generations of division or awaken the ghosts of the past.

In a forgotten African village, a young hunter named Kele uncovers a mysterious drum buried beneath an ancient iroko tree. Against every warning, he touches it-and awakens a curse that stops death itself. As spirits invade the world of the living and an ancient king demands the drum's return, Kele has only seven days to journey into the Land of the Dead before all of Africa falls into chaos.

In the village she once called home, people know better than to ignore the sound of a drum after dark. After five years away, Noziphozamandla returns to the Eastern Cape hoping to bury the past. Instead, she finds a home that feels different, as though it has been waiting for her. Strange dreams become a nightly ritual, children sing where no children can be found, shadows linger a little too long, and something unseen follows her every step. As the line between the living and the spirit world begins to blur, Noziphozamandla discovers that her family's history is tied to ancient gifts, whispered warnings, and truths that were never meant to leave the riverbanks. The drums are calling her by name, and this time, they expect an answer.

What if colonization awakened ancient gods? Discover the dark and epic destiny of Mani Ntotela, a hero carrying the combined fury of the Black Leopard and the Silverback Gorilla

In the shadows of the compound, the blood of the ɔsram-the moon-demands a reckoning. For generations, the women of Abena's lineage have carried a quiet, terrifying legacy tied to the lunar cycle. Sheltered within her family's ancestral walls, Abena has grown up under the heavy weight of secrets she was never meant to fully understand. But when a series of unsettling events fractures the fragile peace of her home, she is forced to step into the subterranean depths beneath the compound-a place where the veil between ancestral memory and present-day reality completely dissolves. As the silver light shifts and ancient vows are broken, Abena must confront the true cost of her bloodline's power before the shadows devour her family whole. Rich with West African folklore, hidden chambers, and generational magic, Women of the Moon is an atmospheric, slow-burn supernatural mystery about the fierce bonds of sisterhood, the weight of maternal secrets, and the awakening of a primordial force that refuses to stay buried.

**When Legends Collide** For centuries, Orunzia was a whispered myth-a hidden kingdom nestled behind towering waterfalls, its secrets protected by nature's might and the unwavering guardianship of its royal family. Its greatest treasure? Orunite, an orange herb of mythical origin, capable of transforming chosen individuals into avatars of the cheetah spirit, Orunzi. But peace is fragile, and fate intervenes. A malfunction forces King T'Challa of Wakanda to crash-land on unfamiliar soil, revealing a world that rivals his own in technological brilliance and cultural legacy. Orunzia's people, wary of outsiders, must decide if T'Challa and his crew are allies or threats. As two kingdoms meet, ancient secrets surface and the balance of power teeters on a knife's edge. What happens when one legend discovers another?

After sacrifice has been made. Oya is in dismay that her children might never forgive her. Abandoned and lost. They find they're pack. Built for destruction. They choose peace and fight against blood. Separated yet united. They choose harmony. Dangerous and ungodly. They choose change.

No one walks beneath the gob tree after sunset. When a young man disappears, the village learns why. The wind begins to speak. Shadows begin to follow. And something ancient starts collecting names. A folklore-based horror story inspired by Somali myths, jinn, and forgotten pacts.

Four kingdoms. One prophecy. One throne. Msitu, Bahari, Mrima and Bonje have kept an uneasy peace since the last great war. But seventeen years ago, the sky broke - eclipse, darkness, falling stones and every elder across all four kingdoms spoke the same words. Only one kingdom shall stand. The chosen one is already alive. Already seventeen. Already marked. The kings know it. And they are coming. The Great Dabaro is Book One of The Dabaro Chronicles - an African fantasy series inspired by the ancient kingdoms of East Africa.

A magical Ruby. A cursed jewel turned an old-fashioned village into a blood-thirsty land hunted by MAITAZIMU-the dead who walk. It gave birth to a MUNDEVA, a vampire, a child of shadow's, a curse. A twin to a Seer. She is fed by the same hill of dark magic that birthed her. The forest belongs to Ikaya. A forgotten god. He rule's the boundary between spirit and sin.He smell fear like perfume.He smells blood-thirst through the trees, even from miles away. " BLACK THE RUBY. "Where African myth meets vampire hunger. Where the monster's have reason's and the heroe's have teeth. A proof that light can be cruel, and darkness can save you. CW: Children grief, death of parent, blood, body horro, deals with devils. There are no heroes. Only the hungry, the haunted, and the one's who learn to bite back. Welcome to the gray.

"It is not what we risk that makes us brave maucha, It what we we are willing to sacrifice ." *** Join Adama and as she listens to the ancient story of Kailua, a lowley blacksmith's daughter but with the heart of bravery and how she saved all of Zelx land. #6 Village Fantasy (Rising)7/09/2018 #3 Tribal (New)7/09/2018

"in the heart of the savanah, legends are not born - they are carved in battle and crowned by blood." Before the crown, there was the claw. Before the throne, there was the Promised One, Tashe -marked by the hand of the Maasai goddess, whispered through the plains in prophecy. A cub born not of chance, but of destiny-foretold to unite the fractured grasslands under one crown, and to usher in an era of peace and boundless abundance. This is not merely the tale of a king's ascent, but the crucible of a chosen one-Scarface-whose trials by fang, fire, and fate shaped the legend of a lion blessed by the gods."

What happens when a down on his luck moral nihilist gets trapped with the soul of a naïve do-gooder after a fated meeting with Truck-Chan in a world of fantasy, magic, and monsters. "Looking back at his life Ethan never had a good life, arguably it was not the worst but most definitely it was not something you would wish for yourself. Giving birth to him his mother had died while his father killed himself out of despair not long after, leaving baby Ethan in the hands of an orphanage. He was 'lucky' that he got adopted quickly and he had a few years of a good life with a nice family of him and his stepparents. However, all too quickly that fell apart when on his third birthday he saw the real faces of the people that he called mom and dad. From then his daily routine was getting verbally assaulted by his mother and being forced into girl clothing by his father which escalated as he grew older to physical assault and inappropriate touching and more so even then to torture and being forced to sleep with his father. One day however he had lost it. He killed his new family..." credit for cover- Ivan Siarbolin

Story Description - The Last Daughter of Nkata In a forgotten village bound by fear and ancient secrets, a girl is born beneath a silent moon - marked by destiny and cursed by legend. Ene, the last daughter of Nkata, carries within her the voice of the old gods and the fire of forgotten promises. As the village turns against her, she must uncover the truth buried in ancestral sin - before the same darkness that cursed her bloodline consumes them all. A tale of mystery, sacrifice, and awakening, The Last Daughter of Nkata weaves magic with memory, pain with purpose, and destiny with defiance. Because sometimes, the child they fear the most... is the one chosen to save them.

The ancestors don't ask - they choose. Nina never asked to lead. She never wanted the bond that tied her to two men, or the war that tore her home apart. But destiny doesn't wait for permission. Now the clans are breaking, the hunters are closing in, and the Majini are no longer whispers in the dark - they're calling her name. Between love and loyalty, faith and fury, she must decide what kind of leader she will become: the savior her people prayed for... ...or the storm they were warned about. Because when one was broken, the rest fell - and she fell with them.

Thanks to the @Identity&Culture Ambassadors & @ScienceFictionAmbassadors for adding my #sci-fi #TheOneWhoEatsDreams to their #culture & #dystopocalypse reading lists. The One Who Eats Dreams is a speculative fiction novelette, and a blend of fantasy, sci-fi, and magical realism set in a dystopian South Africa, where the boundaries between dreams and reality blur. The story unfolds in a world marked by the rise of the Bubbles, shimmering domes that symbolise privilege, contrasting sharply with the struggles of those outside their confines. Central to the narrative is the legend of the Dream Eater, known as uMdli wephupho, (the one who eats dreams), a malevolent spirit that consumes dreams and has awakened due to the introduction of Dream Dust, a substance that offers an escape but leads to addiction and despair. The prologue introduces the rich mythology surrounding the Dream Eater, describing how it once served as a guardian of dreams but became corrupted by darkness. As technology advances, the whispers of ancestral wisdom fade, leaving dreamers vulnerable to this insatiable hunger. Review: The blending of African mythology with modern technology in "The One Who Eats Dreams" effectively captivates the imagination through its rich cultural context, emotional depth, and innovative storytelling. By exploring themes of identity, tradition versus modernity, and the consequences of escapism, the narrative invites readers on a thought-provoking journey that resonates on multiple levels. This unusual fusion not only enhances engagement but also encourages reflection on broader societal issues, making it an intriguing read for those interested in complex narratives that challenge conventional boundaries. The upcoming novelette explores themes of addiction, loss, and the struggle between tradition and modernity as characters grapple with their realities and strive to reclaim their dreams from an encroaching darkness. Willa and Melusi become: Mel-a. (Dedicated to you).

Blessing was just a normal girl - until she woke up in the body of Ujunwa, the obedient daughter of a powerful chief. Now trapped in an ancient kingdom and betrothed to a cold crown prince, Blessing must play along to survive... But what if the prince starts falling for her? And what if Blessing's heart begins to choose a world that was never hers?

Yoko Shimura is a lonely Shinto witch, next in line to become Priestess. She doesn't really want to become the Priestess, she wants to travel the world and find love. But unfortunately thanks to her pledge to the Goddess of the sun Amaterasu, she has to fulfill her duties to the end. But unbeknownst to her, the Universe has much more in store.