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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