Envisioned through the lens of speculative fiction, "The Moor's Account" retells the harrowing journey of the 1527 Narv�ez expedition from the perspective of the first African explorer of the Americas, Mustafa al-Zamori, known as Estebanico. A Moroccan slave among Spanish conquistadors, Estebanico's narrative comes to life as he endures hardships of survival against all odds—storms, disease, starvation, and the dangers of a wild, uncharted territory. Over the years, he evolves from a slave into a transformative figure: a healer, an equal among those who once commanded him, and a poignant storyteller. His story, omitted from history and given voice by Laila Lalami, sheds light on themes of identity, community, and the inherent power of sharing one's truth.