Sunday, June 11, 2023

Destiny Delayed, by Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki

Destiny Delayed is told as a hard science fiction tale but includes a more fantastic element in a specifically African style.  Nigerian scientists have found a way to determine and extract a person's "destiny", meaning their drive to achieve their fated accomplishments.  This turns out to be transferable, and the wealthy are using it to become wealthier still.  Ekpeki is coming along as a writer, this story makes some powerful points and his characters are real people trying to make their way in a difficult and unjust world.  A good short tale.

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