Voodoo, within the boundaries of the laws

Theodore Merlin's seemingly minor stomachache masks a deadly secret, as he believes he has been poisoned through voodoo. Convinced his days are numbered, he compels his close friend and cousin-in-law, a lawyer, to promise to seek justice within legal limits before his impending death. The story intertwines themes of betrayal, the supernatural, and the quest for vengeance, leading to a gripping exploration of morality and the consequences of one's actions.