Eze's eyes widened as he stumbled upon the glowing bead on the River Niger's shore. The bead pulsed with an otherworldly energy, radiating an aura of ancient power. Legend had it that Olorun, the supreme god of the Yoruba pantheon, had crafted this bead to grant unimaginable wealth and power to whoever unlocked its secret. Eze rushed to share the discovery with his best friend, Amaka. Together, they pored over dusty tomes and sought out wise elders, hoping to unravel the bead's mystery. As they delved deeper, the bead's glow intensified, and whispers of betrayal began to circulate. At first, Eze dismissed the rumors. Amaka was his rock, his confidante. But as the bead's power grew, so did Amaka's obsession. She became increasingly secretive, often disappearing at night to conduct her own research. One fateful evening, Eze followed Amaka to an abandoned shrine deep in the forest. There, he discovered the horrifying truth: Amaka planned to sacrifice him to Olorun, using his life force to