
Synopsis/Details
In a land gripped by fear and dark tradition, an ancient African kingdom ruled by KING MBAKINADA enforces a brutal law—each year, a young girl must be sacrificed to appease unseen spirits and ensure peace. When Princess Amandra’s beloved black cat vanishes beyond the palace walls during the forbidden week for girls, she defies the decree and leaves the safety of the palace to find it. Her disobedience leads to her arrest, and the horror deepens when she learns her own father has sentenced her to be the next sacrifice.
But fate intervenes.
A brave young palace guard, PIKININI, driven by justice and love, risks everything to free the princess. The two escape to a nearby kingdom under KING WAMBUDI , only to discover that it too suffers under the weight of KING MBAKINADA’s oppressive rule.
As unrest brews, KING MBAKINADA’s failed sacrifice leads to his mysterious death. His senior guard, the ruthless ABBU, seeks to seize the throne. But on the day of coronation, an unexpected figure rises—Princess Amandra returns, cloaked in mystery and power, with the black cat by her side.
Declaring the cat a sacred symbol and abolishing the cruel rituals, she is crowned Queen, ending the era of bloodshed. Yet, the kingdom must now confront what truly haunted its past—and whether the cat was merely a pet, or something much more powerful.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Hero's Journey
Story Situation:
All sacrificed for passion
Story Conclusion:
Bitter-sweet
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Condemnation
Cast Size:
Couple
Locations:
Couple
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult, Female Young Adult, Female over 45, Male Adult, Male Young Adult, Male over 45
Hero Type:
Superhero
Villian Type:
Authority Figure
Stock Character Types:
Spear carrier
Advanced
Adaption:
Based on Existing Fiction
Subgenre:
Medieval/Dark Ages
Subculture:
Military brat
Action Elements:
Weaponry
Equality & Diversity:
Diverse Cast
Life Topics:
Near Death Experience
Super Powers:
Transportation and travel
Time Period:
Ancient history
Country:
Malawi
Time of Year:
Winter
Relationship Topics:
Emotions and feelings