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COPYRIGHT © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED!!! . . . "Don't let what's going on deceive you." Najib murmured. A faint smirk tugging at his lips though his eyes were sharp and cold. "You will only end up getting hurt." Habiba's breath caught. "W...what do you mean?" He didn't reply immediately. His gaze lingered on her for a moment, then he looked away as if their closeness was suffocating him. "Don't expect anything from this marriage." He whispered. "And most importantly never make the mistake of falling in love with me." His hand brushed her waist, not quite holding her and not letting go. "I won't." She whispered back... Though the words trembled. "Never." *** Marriage was the last thing on Habiba's list till she found out she was married to a millionaire, forced to leave everything she's ever loved behind while embracing a new lifestyle... There she meets Najib. Najib; Her arrogant cocky husband, who never regards or sees her worth, especially the fact of him being married to her. "Will she be able to prove Her worth to him and her new society?" *** Started- September 5th, 2022. Completed-July 2nd, 2023. Note: Some chapters are scattered, scroll on the table of content to find chapter (3&4 ) Sorry for the glitch! *** Highest ranking~🏆 #1 in one-sided love on 3/03/2023 #1 in Halal love story on 28/08/2023 #1 in Naivity on 1/09/2023 #1 in Nigeria on 5/07/2023 #1 in seprated on 15/11/2023 #1 in aaaaaa on 29/1/2024 #1 in Lagos on 14/02/2024 #1 in Wealth on 14/05/2024 #1 in worth reading on 1/07/2024 #1 in hate love on 17/08/2024 #1 in betrothed on 22/01/2025 #1 in Kano on 2/12/2025 #1 in mature scenes on 2/01/2026 ©2022

A pacifist with a war god trapped in her bones must decide between stirring her demons or watching her allies and enemies unite against her. ***** When Queen Nomvula finds herself threatened by a reckless prince, she's cornered into navigating a battle that will devastate the region, and her clan, should it escalate. Worse, someone knows about her deadly secret, and where its bloody trail eventually ends. Staying ahead of her enemies means risking her land, her values, and even her children, all while keeping the war god inside her from takings matters into its own hands.

Plagued by mysterious dark visions, an African painted dog princess is banished from her home. As she journeys to find where she truly belongs in her world, sheltering wherever the road takes her, scraping for meals and forming a pack of her own out of the most unlikely places, she finds that things are not always black and white when it comes to virtue and sacrifice. Revised edition--originally published in 2021. Co-writer: Ren Beta reading: Fable, Ryn, Tek, Ryder. *Content warning: contains animal injury, death, violence, ableism, strong language and mature themes.*

They shared one heartbeat before they took their first breath. When their teenage mother died giving birth, twin sisters Amara and Shamiso were separated and adopted into two completely different worlds. Twenty-three years later, one fights for justice from the streets she never escaped. The other defends it from the top floors of one of the country's most prestigious law firms. Neither knows the other exists. Until fate places them on opposite sides of the courtroom. Every case has two sides. So does the truth.

The human body is remarkably cheap if you know where to look. In Lagos, the Syndicate doesn't sell drugs or guns. They sell kidneys. Livers. Hearts. They harvest them from people who won't be missed. Three years ago, they took Obinna's sister. For three years, he watched them. Learned them. Became invisible. Book 1 of 5.

Follow the intriguing life of 15 year old Ladi, who has been working as a housemaid since she was 8 years old. She found love in the most unexpected places, tries to do anything to hold on to that love. An emotional, heartfelt, adventurous story inspired by true events. Would Mudi the love of her life reciprocate that Love? Only time will tell. Excerpt: Then for the first time in forever he looked at me. He did not just glanced, no he looked at me, like I was a human being. My heart stopped, I did not know what to feel. My throat was dry and my lips short of words. I could not bring myself to say as much as an ugff. I was under his spell. My brain was saying answer him you dimwit but my voice betrayed me. My confidence all but melted Away. What's this, this must be what love feels like. I'm sure of it.

*THE GIRL WITH RUMORS* 3 boys. 1 mango tree. 1 girlfriend. That was the plan. Anesu came home to help in the fields. To eat mangoes. To avoid drama. Then he looked up from a mango... and got stung by bees. Because of a girl. 5 days later she's back. Tinotenda. The girl from 3 years ago. The one with the quiet smile. Now the village has 100 things to say about her. "Too many boys." "Moves too fast." "Don't go near her." But at the borehole she was just Tinotenda. Laughing. Going red when he mentioned his mom. Golden wants to run investigations. Munya wants to warn him. Anesu? Anesu just wants to know the truth before the rumors decide for him. In a small village, everyone knows your business. But nobody knows her. And Anesu is about to find out if he should listen to the village... or to the feeling in his gut. Even if that feeling might just be 7 mangoes.

Ana has always believed there is something special about her. she finds joy in her father's love, her mother's strength, and the quiet faith that surrounds her childhood. But when her family falls apart, Ana is forced to navigate a new reality - one where a salon becomes home, and the future becomes uncertain. Through unexpected friendship, painful changes, and moments of hope, she begins to discover the strength within herself. The Girl Who Carried a Little Light is a story of childhood, loss, friendship, faith, and the journey of becoming who you were always meant to be.

LOGLINE :When Fate meets Destiny ,Born on the same day but will they fall in love.

After an unfortunate encounter or two, his workplace is the last place Michael Collins expects to see his mystery girl. However, after three weeks, two days, twenty hours, and five minutes since their last meeting, he discovers that his unforgettable stranger is now the newly hired jewellery designer his mother can't stop talking about. Adunniade Davies, a former waitress and struggling artist, is thrilled to land her second dream job. But her excitement fades when she realizes that her new boss, Michael Collins, the CEO of Collins Jewels and Mo's son, is her new worst enemy. From the moment they meet, Adunniade can tell that Michael wants her gone, and he doesn't even try to hide it. Will Michael succeed in getting rid of her, or will Dunni finally impress her boss? Follow the drama surrounding the Collins family as Mike and Dunni navigate their complicated relationship. Cover by @meha-k Most impressive ranking. #1 in jewellery out of 1.07k stories. 16/09/2024.

In a world divided by war, five great nations have spent generations drowning in hatred, betrayal, and bloodshed. Awlama, the legendary Child of Thunder, was separated from her family as a child and raised by a mysterious warrior who taught her to master her extraordinary powers. When she returns home after ten years, she discovers that the peace her people long for is on the brink of collapse. As ancient Rings of unimaginable power resurface, kingdoms march to war, friendships are shattered by betrayal, and old secrets change the fate of nations. Along the way, Awlama reunites with her long-lost twin sister, Agyivye, forcing both of them to choose between revenge and a future built on peace. Meanwhile, a gifted prince named Akologi descends into darkness in his desperate search for recognition, setting in motion events that could destroy the world. With breathtaking battles, ancient prophecies, powerful warriors, magical abilities, and unforgettable twists, Chronicles of Awlama is an epic African fantasy about family, sacrifice, destiny, and the courage to break the endless cycle of hatred. When the fate of the Five Great Nations hangs in the balance, can two sisters become the peace the world has been waiting for? Power will divide them. Destiny will unite them.

What if history wasn't just buried... but waiting to rewrite the future? When archaeologist Vikram and his assistant Indu travel to Africa in search of a mysterious ancient tree, they uncover a secret hidden for centuries. At the same time, a former army officer named Adithya begins experiencing terrifying dreams that predict the future, leading him toward the same mystery. As science, mythology, and time collide, an unimaginable threat emerges-one that could wipe out humanity forever. Can they uncover the truth before time runs out? Or will a single decision change reality itself?

# **ADONIA** ### *A Daughter of the Soil Novel* **By Ilianna Binoche** > **One Daughter guarantees a century of power. One forced marriage can save an empire. But no king ever asked what would happen when the sacrifice discovered the power belonged to her.** Princess Adonia has never behaved like a proper royal daughter. She races village boys, fishes beside commoners, hunts with a spear, and refuses to become the quiet, obedient bride her kingdom expects. When unrest begins threatening her father's throne, Adonia is offered an irresistible escape-a journey across the sea to the magnificent kingdom of Argenté. She believes she is being sent to explore the world. Everyone else knows she is being delivered. For two hundred years, Argenté has survived through an ancient covenant. Every century, its royal family must marry a **Daughter of the Soil** from the sacred bloodlines of Akahbulan. Her power strengthens the crown, enriches the kingdom, and prevents the empire from collapsing. This time, the chosen Daughter is Adonia. Before she can understand the betrayal, she is married to Étienne de Valois-the king's dangerously handsome, arrogant son, who never wanted a wife and believes her people are beneath his own. Adonia refuses to become his possession. But inside Argenté's glittering palace, enemies hide behind jeweled masks. Étienne's longtime mistress wants him back. Rival princes want Adonia's bloodline. Priests fear her power. Foreign kingdoms would kill to control her. And Bastien-Étienne's closest friend-may be the only man at court who truly sees her. As forced marriage becomes forbidden desire and court rivalry turns deadly, Adonia must decide whether to save the empire that sacrificed her-or let it fall. Because the Soil does not answer to kings. It answers to her.

Her past wasn't gentle let alone her present. From an orphan, to an ingenue, to an autonomous woman. Amidst chaos, her life was a complex mix of affliction, misery and bittersweet serendipity. .. The Rising Girls is a gripping mystery thriller that follows the story of Maimunah, an orphan who becomes embroiled in a life of hardship. As she navigates the dark tunnels of Dutse, a town that held secrets and she finds herself trapped in resilience to uncover the truth and determination to survive the shackles of oppression. ... "What is your name?". The tattered looking Captain asked Maimunah. With his yellow stained teeth and disheveled dirty brown hair that was yearning for a cut. Swiveling his slightly red eyes right into her eyes whilst she fidgeted with her hands. "She wouldn't say a word whatever we asked her". Liza glared at her and Maimunah realized that the woman wasn't much of a nice person after all. The man who Maimunah remembered was Zakari whispered into Captain's ear whilst Captain studied her for a moment, rendering her comfortless, and he smirked a bit. "Arewa, I will call you Arewa". ~~~ Highest Ranking: #1 Human Trafficking (19/04/) ••••• The Rising Girls. Written and published by: Kherdeeniasse.

At just six years old, Ajara loses the one person who means everything to her-her mother. Years later, another heartbreaking tragedy strikes when her father dies, leaving her completely alone in a world that shows little mercy. With no family to turn to and a landlord threatening to throw her out, Ajara believes her life is over. But when hope seems lost, an unexpected stranger changes everything. From the dusty streets of Ghana to a new life in America, Ajara must overcome grief, betrayal, difficult choices, and the challenges of fitting into a new world. Along the way, she discovers the true meaning of friendship, family, forgiveness, and the strength hidden within her. Will Ajara's painful past define her forever, or will she rise above it and create the future she has always dreamed of? A powerful story of resilience, hope, love, and second chances that will touch your heart and remind you that even the darkest nights are followed by dawn.

ÀKÓKÒ WA means 'Our Time'. At **ObaTech Institute**, 9 students compete in Nigeria's magical Cultural Tournament. **Zara, Emir, and Tolu** must use heart, music, and history to beat cheaters using ShadowTech. With the **EYE OF ANCESTORS** watching, only truth can win **The Golden Calabash**. *History is the future we choose to tell.*

In a small South African village, Mama Thandi's life revolves around her faith, her family, and her prayers. She believes that a mother's love can fix anything - even when her seven children go astray. But as debts grow, her husband drifts away, and her desperate search for answers leads her to countless prophets, Mama Thandi's world begins to crumble. Blinded by love and fear, she starts to see enemies everywhere - until the same children she protected turn against her. A powerful story about faith, denial, and the heavy price of loving too much. Because even the purest love, when unbalanced, can destroy what it seeks to save.

Consider a civilization that over centuries has lived on the banks of the fertile two rivers and has managed to retain its culture, traditions, and identity despite the waves of conquest and change. The Shambara are an indigenous tribe living in southern Somalia who are associated with a rich cultural history and a strong connection to the land. The meaning of the Shambara is perhaps most identified with the soil, thus influencing their farmer-like lifestyle. This tribe was among the earliest Bantu to arrive in southern Somalia, before the Galla and nomadic Somali expansions. Their history is linked to the Shungwaya civilization in present-day northern Kenya and southern Somalia during the 6th century. The Shambara have a rich and long history of governance, and their agricultural methods are remarkable. This article will discuss the history, government, land, farming, art, and culture of the Shambara tribe, and it will be seen that the tribe has a rich history that is as colorful as it is today.

Tamara's world is already complicated enough. As an asthmatic JSS3 student just trying to navigate school, health, and her tight-knit friendships with Ese, Tosin, and protective senior Dale, the last thing she needs is more drama. But the heart doesn't ask for permission. Somadina - the charismatic senior she's secretly crushing on - is trapped in his own web: a forced marriage pact with Sylvia, an unresolved past with Dale's older sister, and a younger sister whose feelings for him cross familial lines. Dale - her loyal male best friend - is hiding his own secret: he's in love with Tamara, and watching her fall for someone else is tearing him apart. And then there's Mide, the senior who bullies her relentlessly yet can't stay away. Tamara thinks he hates her, but beneath the taunts is an obsession burning as fiercely as love. Complicating things further? Tosin, one of Tamara's best friends, is nursing complicated feelings for the very bully tormenting her. Caught in a tangled triangle of love, obsession, and loyalty, Tamara must figure out who sees her for her - not as a pawn in someone else's game, a replacement for a past love, or an object of twisted affection - before her heart, and her health, give out. In a world where every senior wants a piece of her heart, torn between the senior she wants, the friend who loves her, and the boy who loves her enough to destroy everything-Tamara must decide who will she choose to give it. Find out for more pixels. Your one and only booktok girl #🌸Cotessa🌸🌺 Your Naija girl

What will you do when the one person you think detests you is the only one who truly gets you? ... A potential friendship crumbles before it can even begin. He has to stay focused, bound by his father's expectations. She feels foolish for ever believing he truly wanted anything with her. Silence becomes their only language. Then an anonymous app changes everything. Behind hidden usernames, they share secrets, laughter, and late-night confessions-never knowing they've been pouring their hearts out to each other all along.