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Three siblings awaken to dangerous ancestral power and are pulled into a hidden spiritual war. Loyalty fractures, realms collide, and awakening becomes a point of no return.

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Three siblings uncover a hidden truth about their bloodline, an ancient power long believed to be lost. What begins as a discovery soon pulls them into a secret war unfolding beneath the surface of the present world. As loyalties are tested and unseen enemies move closer, the siblings must face the cost of power and the weight of inheritance. Some doors, once opened, refuse to stay closed. Rise of the Mafu is a cinematic, manga-inspired graphic novel that blends myth, history, and high-stakes adventure, introducing a bold new universe where legacy shapes destiny.

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Rise of the Mafu is a manga-inspired Afrofuturist graphic novel that blends ancestral myth, epic conflict and cinematic worldbuilding. Rooted in Afro-diasporic cosmology, it introduces a bold new universe where power awakens, loyalty is tested, and legacy comes at a cost.

Biografie

Gerald Vreden is a writer, creative director, and cultural entrepreneur with an international track record. He is the creator of the narrative universes Rise of the Mafu and His Story of the World, where mythology, history, and contemporary storytelling converge in a cinematic, immersive style. His literary works form the foundation for international exhibitions, book readings, and performances, presented through tours in cities including New York (Carnegie Hall), Willemstad (Curaçao), Dakar (Senegal), Leeds (UK), Utrecht, and Amsterdam. Vreden is director and co-founder of First Noble Institute, Europe’s leading institute for Afro-Caribbean arts and culture. With over twenty years of experience, he works at the intersection of literature, graphic novels, animation, and immersive media. He lives and works in the Netherlands.

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