The Duende In The Anthill

Some secrets are best left buried in the earth, especially when they reside in an anthill. Nuno, an ancient spirit, has protected the Rodriguez family for generations, anchored to his mound on sacred Filipino soil.

But when an American scientist uproots Nuno's home and brings it to the bustling heart of New York City, a quiet guardian is thrust into a chaotic new world.

Eighteen-year-old Nancy is the only one who truly sees Nuno, a bond forged in childhood whispers and forgotten traditions. As she navigates the concrete jungle, Nuno discreetly shields her from the city's dangers and even guards her skeptical father from unseen professional threats. Their unusual alliance becomes her anchor in a foreign land.

From a young child to a wife, Nancy matures under Nuno's ever-watchful eye, a silent protector in a world that doesn't believe in him. Their connection deepens, becoming an unspoken pact across cultures and generations. But how long can a spirit of the earth truly thrive so far from his roots?

Now married and expecting her own child, Nancy faces a profound choice: stay in the city that became her home, or return Nuno to the land he was torn from. What will she sacrifice for the sake of a loyalty that transcends blood, and can an ancient spirit ever truly find peace away from his ancestral home?

In the shadows of sky-high concrete, their enduring bond is tested by time, memory, and the longing for home.