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Kuki refuses to believe in the curse of the Abiku. Her destiny       is not to die young!         Her biggest problem right now is moving house and fitting in at       her new school.         One evening while exploring, Kuki spies a driveway lined with       giant palm trees. It leads to an abandoned beach house of shadows       and scattered sea shells. And in the fading light, she meets a girl       called Enilo.         They become friends – the best of friends.         Until Kuki makes a terrifying discovery ...                  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