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The Chronicles of Ablia takes readers on a mesmerizing journey through the world of SUNSUM, a parallel planet rich with ancient magic, advanced technology, and cultural mythology. Centered on the mystical land of Ablia, this Afrofuturistic epic weaves tales of cosmic travelers, divine gods, and the powerful lineage of warriors, scribes, and fairies. As characters like Dame Ankh, Baset, and the Peptilian warlords navigate the trials of prophecy, magic, and intergalactic war, they encounter ancient Egyptian deities like Thoth and Ma’at, and the river god Hapi. Blending Egyptian hieroglyphs and West African Adinkra symbols, the series explores soul creation, time travel, and the battle for balance between worlds. Each tale is steeped in myth, legend, and a reimagined future, promising readers a thrilling, multidimensional experience across the fabric of space and time.
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Books 1, 2 & 3
Anti-Aesthetic Coffee table books -- Quick reads that make you think!
A series of Short Stories for Adulting Millennials
The back story that follows Vegas Adams, an educator who transforms into Dr. Nubian Niles by navigating life, love and the light.
Meet Dr. Nubian Niles, a new professor at Havenmoore University who meets Ajanis Wind, a Public Relations officer for the school. They slowly build a professional relationship, but Dr. Niles seems to show more overt acts of attraction.
Dr. Niles is found in his classroom at Havenmoore University teaching his students about the social context of education and being a teacher. Ajanis arrives with a camera crew to record his class and they exchange in subtle workplace pleasantries.
Nubian and Ajanis take a trip to Baltimore for a HBCU Leadership conference. They get an opportunity to share their memories of the city as college students and young adults and begin to see each other as more than just colleagues.
Nubian runs into his old classmate, Daniel Diggs after attending a sports event on campus. They catch-up and discuss Tye, who is Ajanis's cousin. They bump into the two ladies on campus and greet them with open arms.
After bumping into each other at a campus event earlier in the day, Nubian and Ajanis go on their first "official" date to the Ashanti Cafe, which is filled with the rich and complex history of Gnosis, Georgia.
A continuation of "The Ashanti Cafe", Nubian notices an old college sweetheart enjoying the Love Jones performance while out with Ms. Wind. His darling Layla Featherstone reminds him of a time where love was young and emotions were reckless.
Nubian heads to Los Angeles to speak at UCLA and hopes to link-up with his former student, Chicago Bulls star Eric Walker. His childhood friend, Senator Austin Maxwell, informs Nubian that he has some sensitive information to share with him while he is in California.
Nubian travels to California to speak at UCLA in the mist of conflicting feelings between Ajanis and Layla. He decides to take a early morning trip to the beach where he meets Officer Selena Rodriguez.
Nubian speaks at the International Think Tank on Global STEM Education at UCLA among a large university crowd. After the speech, he finds out that Ajanis has blown into town to surprise him, causing conflicting feelings about Ms. Wind and Ms. Featherstone.
A three year-old girl reflects on the Change that is only normal to her. She prays for her new president to have strength in promoting peace. The book features the powerful gyphGRAF masterpiece "The Return of the Original Man" which reflects on the awakening of a new era under the leadership of President Barack H. Obama.
(glyphGRAF, Poetry, Photography)
What is the stress of a being a first-year teacher like? Take a trip with Nubian and find out how he rediscovered his patience after being pushed to the limits by his students.
(glyphGRAF, Poetic Short Story)
At the dawn of a new decade, Hapi Ma'at reflects on his first several years in urban education. In collaboration with Zoma Wallace, Hapi uses the story of Ausar and Auset to reflect on the scattered journey that many take while navigating the social and emotional rollercoaster of being a teacher in Washington, DC.
(Poetry, Photography, Visual Art)
Anti-Aesthetic Coffee table books -- Quick reads that make you think!