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A Song of Africa & Japan - Mccaskill, Kyle
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In the majestic halls of Azuchi Castle, whispers ripple through the dawn as Yasuke, an imposing African warrior, steps into Nobunaga's court. In this land of silk banners and sharpened blades, Yasuke's ebony skin is seen as a mystery, a challenge, and a threat. Ranmaru watches from the shadows, torn between envy and curiosity as Nobunaga orders Yasuke's skin scrubbed with scalding water, suspecting it to be foreign ink. His mind is a battlefield of loyalty and rebellion, haunted by a past where beauty was his weapon and betrayal his shield. Flashbacks pull Ranmaru to his harrowing childhood in…mehr

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In the majestic halls of Azuchi Castle, whispers ripple through the dawn as Yasuke, an imposing African warrior, steps into Nobunaga's court. In this land of silk banners and sharpened blades, Yasuke's ebony skin is seen as a mystery, a challenge, and a threat. Ranmaru watches from the shadows, torn between envy and curiosity as Nobunaga orders Yasuke's skin scrubbed with scalding water, suspecting it to be foreign ink. His mind is a battlefield of loyalty and rebellion, haunted by a past where beauty was his weapon and betrayal his shield. Flashbacks pull Ranmaru to his harrowing childhood in Kyoto's red-light district, where he learned to manipulate men and wield poison. Here, in the present, the lines between ally and enemy blur when he confronts Yasuke, a man who disarms him both physically and emotionally. In a world of shifting allegiances, Ranmaru must navigate the treacherous waters of Nobunaga's court, where a poisoned feast serves as a brutal test of loyalty, and a jade comb carries the memory of a martyred mother. As he weaves through political intrigue and intimate tragedy, Ranmaru's fractured identity reflects in symbols both haunting and profound-a crow with a mangled wing, a shattered mirror, and the ghost of a lullaby. "A Song of Africa & Japan: The Demon's Kingdom" masterfully blends the deep cultural tapestry of feudal Japan with the indomitable spirit of a foreign warrior. It's a tale where honor is tested, alliances are forged in blood, and no one is safe from the looming shadow of betrayal. Prepare to be enthralled by a story that captures the very essence of courage, vengeance, and the relentless quest for redemption.
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Short Story Writer and Manga Writer