beach. The silence that had shrouded the island during their arrival had thinned, replaced by

nd's heart. Lush vegetation rose around them, a tapestry of vibrant greens and exotic blossoms.

between leaves and colorful fungi glowing faintly on the forest floor. Imani, eyes sparkling with adventure, sc

oken by the jungle's sounds, still held an unsettling edge. "Do you feel it, Gabriel?" sh

ned the dense undergrowth. "This island isn't

f a bird, but something deeper, more primal. Ayo whimpered and clung closer to his mother. Imani,

ulder. "Stay close," he commanded, his voice firm. He drew his mache

ut urgent warnings carried on the humid air. They spoke of unseen

the earth, its branches forming a vast canopy that blotted out the sun. From its

ce surprisingly steady. "Perhaps the whispers are trying to guide us

ember, son," she said, "fear can cloud judgment. Lis

made a decision. "We cannot stay here," he declared, his voice reso

ers swirling around them in a chaotic dance. Suddenly, a flash of movement caught Ekaete's eye. A creature,

within the banyan's ancient heart? This is just the beginning of the Adebayo family's adventure on the island of forgotten whispers. What li