Little Rot BY Akwaeke Emezi

In a dazzling and perilous Nigerian city, Aima and Kalu's long-term relationship has just ended, leaving Kalu devastated. Seeking distraction, he attends an exclusive sex party thrown by his best friend, Ahmed. However, Kalu's impulsive decisions at the party set off a chain of events that dramatically alter the lives of everyone involved.

Simultaneously, Ola and Souraya, Nigerian sex workers who have traveled from Kuala Lumpur, become unwitting participants in the unfolding chaos. The party, initially a symbol of elite indulgence, quickly descends into a nightmarish scenario, revealing the city's dark underbelly.

Ahmed's party becomes the epicenter of a collision between these disparate lives. As Kalu's actions ripple outward, Ola and Souraya find themselves ensnared in a web of corruption and danger. The city's glittering facade hides a brutal reality, where power and violence reign supreme.

As they navigate the treacherous landscape, each character confronts their own desperation and desire for escape. Kalu grapples with guilt and the consequences of his choices, Aima searches for a way to reclaim her life, and Ola and Souraya seek a path to safety amidst the chaos. Their journeys intersect and diverge in unpredictable ways, highlighting the fragile threads that connect them.

Their struggle to survive in a world fraught with peril becomes a testament to human resilience and the unyielding pursuit of freedom. Amidst betrayal and danger, they each must find their own way out, driven by an urgent need to escape the looming threats that seek to consume them. In the end, their fates intertwine in a narrative that explores the complexities of love, survival, and redemption.