The Blissabyss

<p><strong>The Blissabyss</strong> depicts the contradictions inherent in human life and its vulnerability to negative trajectories. Save for Nancy Eugene Fresha and Brenda are idealistic in their youth. As they mature they come to terms with a world with little room for ideals. Driven by ambition to succeed Eugene reveals his plans to everyone only to encounter many obstacles on his journey to success. When his brother Soita attempts to murder him Eugene comes to terms with his delusions about being strong. Deprived of love and family his tethers to idealism snap and he drinks and spends in Nancy's room contradicting his moral principles. After a fantastic love affair with Frank Fresha loses her chastity. Eugene would have continued in his chosen destructive path without Professor Mukabi's intervention. The author's message: a supportive social environment is the sole prescription to mitigate the weaknesses ingrained in human nature.</p>