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Is the American Dream just an illusion?
Bayo, an outsider with a sharp mind, is thrust into the complex reality of American life. Here, ideals clash with harsh realities, and survival hinges on navigating a world of power struggles and hidden agendas. Bayo's perspective challenges the status quo, forcing him to confront societal injustices and question the very essence of the American Dream. Will his fight for eternal freedom shield him or lead him down a dangerous path?
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Disclaimer
This story is a blend of history and imagination. While I've approached the time period of 1947-1950s with respect, I've also taken creative liberties to craft a compelling narrative. Names, actions, and even some cultural references are fictionalized for storytelling purposes.
Think of it as a tribute to Yoruba culture, not a strict historical account. My aim is to spark interest and understanding, not mislead.

Can You Really Survive In America?

Chapter 97: Convergence at Auburn Memorial

Bayo's eyes scanned the elevated point north of Auburn Memorial Hospital where he had left Adeola, Ama, and John. The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the landscape, highlighting the anticipation etched on their faces. He knew the real reason for positioning them there -- it wasn't just for the best vantage point, but for Èsù to work through John's hand, drawing the hospital's architectural plans from memory.

As Bayo approached one of the hospital's many entrances, the acrid scent of antiseptic assaulted his nostrils. A familiar figure materialized from the shadows. Farid. The Algerian student's sudden appearance sent a ripple of unease through Bayo, causing the hairs on the back of his neck to stand. "Ọlọ́run máà jẹ́ kí a pàdé ogun lọ́nà," [May God not let us meet war on our path] he muttered under his breath.