Black Moon Ritual (2025)

Continuing Protopias, the new science-fiction anthology series from Futurific Studios (PBS’s A Brief History of the Future) and AWA that explores the many possible futures that can come to pass as we try to make the right choices in imperfect realities. Naaki, a cocky young surfer, sees his life abruptly blown off course during the titular Black Moon Ritual. When the island society’s rite of passage doesn’t go as planned, Naaki sets off on a journey to find his missing friend, the purpose behind an abandoned boat, and his destiny in this Afrofuturist coming-of-age tale.

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