"You're alive for a reason. Everything you've passed through will shape you into the ultimate masterpiece because even golds are forged in fire to become jewels." I whispered softly. "And I dare you, Abel Ugochukwu Ejiofor. I dare you to persevere." Lucky Adekunle is a timorous seventeen year old with a mountain of insecurities and unending questions about her family. Even though her name has the word 'Luck' in it, It's the one thing she's never had. All her life she's dealt with an abusive father who wants nothing more than to mold her into the 'perfect child'. But the abuses suddenly become tolerable when she meets a certain boy diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. This is a story of two young adults from turbulent homes and their struggle to make it out alive.

UNEDITED READ AT YOUR OWN RISK "Listen Nne..." "No you listen to me, I went against my mother's instruction and advice on boys and relationships and was willing to risk it all for David, what did he do to me? He made me a joke," she waved her head sideways like she was convincing herself to stand by her decision. "From now on, I'm taking my mom's advice and I'll pay more attention to my studies. I still have one more paper and JAMB exam to prepare for, David's not my priority any longer." She looked dead serious by her answer that I lost all hope. I stood up - my work here was done. "Alrighty then, I guess I have to take my leave, I'm needed at home." This is not your regular highschool tale. My fellow Naija teens suppose know wetin I dey talk; na Naija teens get am for drama 🚶. A drama you would find nowhere else. Come and take this journey with me as I guide you on a tour of thrilling, humourous and heartbreaking experience with various personalities. It's a journey you won't forget in awhile because here you'll meet our queenbee_Daphne Okoro, most favourite_David Adeleke, most sensible and mature_Hassan Danjuma, most beautiful_Bella Esan and a lot more characters you're likely to fall in love with. The ideas in this book are sorely mine; I didn't plagiarize so don't either. Thanks for choosing to check this book out, I hope it's a great experience for you. Meet me there. ### P.S : Show this amateur writer some love❤, by adding this book to your library and giving your feedbacks. See ya in the bus✋.

"You're just a big baby. You are too cute to disobey mummy and daddy," he mocks, much to my annoyance. "Is that a challenge?" the words slip out before I know it. "Can you handle it?" he asks. *** One single challenge from her cocky neighbour and classmate drives Isabella into living a life that goes against her ethics but this new path has a lot more in store for her. Join her as she journeys through the craziest year of her life; the year she says Hello Nigeria!

"Nevaeh you need to understand that life ain't a bed of roses. It has it's ups and downs but that doesn't mean you should blame God for that! Once in a while you lose people you love. It's not because God hates you or because he doesn't exists. It's because that's what is meant to happen." He said dropping his fanta. "God exists. And that's why you and I are still living" he finished. I frowned at him not wanting to press the issue further. He held my gaze, his eyes not leaving mine. I looked down at my plate trying to avoid his bold stare. "This sucks" I muttered. Daniel and Yimika are practically the same in this God thingy. How the heck did I get myself tangled with them?! ############## Have you ever come across someone with so much drama in their life? If you haven't... Meet Yemisi Nevaeh Simon, A fifteen years old Nigerian who has spent fourteen years of her life living in America but comes down to Nigeria with her family. Daughter of a well respected Godly Billioniare. Loves to express herself, cold hearted, mean, self centered, selfish and lots more. Used to be a Christian but things changed when her twin died in a 'gun shot' right behind her. She doesn't give up yet in searching for her twin because of the mysteries that keep unfolding. She meets Yimika Owolabi, the complete opposite of her, but like the saying, opposite attracts, they became best friends. She also meets Daniel, but after a loong time...they finally get along. What then happens when Tony comes? Because in my point of view, they are like birds of the same feathers so why didn't they want to flock together at the beginning? Fights for justice, Fights for love, Fights for right. There is a little plot twist though. Maybe or maybe not........... NO CUSSING, SWEARING OR MATURE CONTENTS. Cover by @sapphiregarton Copyright 2019 ************************* #1- christianromance [28/01/19] #1- Jesus [20/01/18] #4- atheist [29/01/19] ©2019

On a path of trying to be free from the cage of her overprotective parents and coming out of her shell in general, Esse faces a lot of life changing experiences. She meets new people, and has to learn how to deal with new emotions and new feelings. Lost between multiple yet limited choice, she has to deal with it all on her own. The #1 of Self Series

The country is being affected by its sudden detouring economy. However, at the Regan Memorial high-school, the students are merely aware of what goes on outside it's walls. In particular are three teenagers caught up in a strange love-hate triangle. ZARA- the fiery tongued health prefect, ready to make it out of high-school peacefully and unravel her mother's secret. TOBY - the fine boy with swag who has sworn to make her his despite the fact that Waec is around the corner. JEROME - the cliche high-school bad boy. Dresses responsible,yet his girlfriends are too numerous to count. Toby's best friend and a sworn enemy to Zara. In a spiral of events, Toby believes his soon to be girlfriend and his best friend should be well acquainted. However, Jerome has other plans in mind. His feelings for Zara are way beyond hate.

"And who are you?" I looked up to see his well structured face. "I'm Itoro, Itoro Samuels." "And what are you doing here?" "Trying to clean up Sir, you came home drunk last night and your elder brother thought it was wise to let me clean up your mess." He looked at the mess in his room, "Good, I've got the worst head ache. Clean up and get out." ************************************************************************************** Itoro Samuels, was in need of money. Her mum was sick in the village and her father's brothers wasn't an option. Itoro needed money or she'll have to drop out of school. Itoro and her best friend Chidinma, came across a house help website and Itoro was adamant to fill the form at first. But when she saw the huge salary, she let go of her dignity and eventually filled the form. While working as a house help, Itoro met Genesis who happened to be her boss's second son. She couldn't help but fall in love with him, but Genesis was oblivious of her being. But what will happen when Genesis, eventually noticed her? Will it turn into something more or will it just be a C.R.U.S.H ************************************************************************************** Started : 24/06/2019 Finished : 11/09/2019 ************************************************************************************** Highest Rankings 25/08/2019 #1 - african #1 - nigeria #3- bestie #1-nigerian 23/08/2019 #3 - nigerian #4 - bestie #1 - proudlynigerian 07/07/2019 #2 - nigerianstory #6 - proudlynigerian Cover by Eddy622

The novel, Daniella, chronicles the odyssey of a teenage orphan who is raised by her grandparents in the village. She has always longed for one thing: to leave her lusterless village to explore new horizons in the city. And when the news comes that she will be moving to Lagos with Aunt Carolina, her joy knows no bounds as she thinks that she is on her way to paradise. What she, however, fails to realize is that the road leading to hell is tarred with ignorance. Amidst Daniella's helluva experience in Lagos, she meets with three teenagers in Damien College who made her stay a little less rueful - or so she thought. With these trio, friendship builds; they also break. Hearts melts; they also wrench. One thing is for sure: lessons are learned. This is a story of self-discovery, perseverance, family relationship, friendship, betrayal, sexuality, child abuse and the drama of high school.

" Listen, he's back from suspension. how did he get suspended? because of you" " He got suspended because of his bad and reckless attitude, he got suspended because he deserved it" " Here you go again, I've told you several times stop being a human rights activist " Tina said and face palmed herself " The fact is you should be worried, you should be scared. He's back and he wants revenge." Chioma stated When Adesuwa a scholarship student of premier model stands up against the notorious president son and sends him on suspension. He's back and he is hell bent on making her life a living hell. Cover credit: Eddy622 #WattysNG2020

A collection of short stories. Cover @African Cover Shop