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A South African story inspired by the mysteries of Harris Burdick. A haunted painting, a starving artist and a death that happened years ago.

This book contains a collection of contests and prompts where we challenge writers to craft diverse and multifaceted African stories.

Haikuwa rahisi kusema sasa imefika mwisho, ila maumivu yalipozidi ata moyo ulisalim amri. Nilimuacha ingali bado nampenda ila moyo utazoea na mwisho utasahau uwepo wake.

The Festival of Broken Calabashes is a heartwarming cultural tale set in the vibrant village of Umuaka, where ancient traditions come alive in a celebration of renewal and unity. Each year, villagers gather to shatter calabashes symbols of pain, secrets, and the past to make room for healing, truth, and new beginnings. When Adaora, a spirited young woman with a burdened heart, returns home for the festival, she must confront her family's hidden wounds and the expectations of tradition. Through dance, song, and the rhythm of shattered calabashes, she discovers strength, identity, and the true meaning of freedom.

A group of students who finished their exams had planned on how to get a kick out of their holiday before going to university, they had no idea that something of this kind still existed. They had put themselves in danger by crossing the need-to-know rule.

A very disobedient ameera nur is about to experience what running away from home to a not-so popular university she stumbled upon on the internet with no reviews is. Unknown to her, the danger that awaits her will be the cause of changing her life forever. *** After running away from home with the excuse of self "discovery". Ameera finds herself in a disguised vampire territory. There she would meet kabeer, the guy who doesn't seem to take his eyes off her, the guy who would love her truly, the guy who knew everything and more, the guy who knew from the first time he saw her that she was his purpose and the only guy who's not a vampire. But how would she know that?. When he's always found in the terrible blood bath frightening and scaring the girl further away from him. But what if he's framed?. Could it be by Desmond, ameera's boyfriend, a selfish vampire who wants nothing but her blood but in reality he's the sweetest, sexiest and showers her with love and kind words. After all is said and done, nothing is as planned, love has betrayed once again after taking different forms of disguise, she's now a blood thirsty vampire with a broken heart and no home. And worst the only way for kabeer to save her from her demons is if she finish what brought her this far. *Who is she?*. Can she figure that out?, Can kabeer save her?, Will love blossom again? Or will her destiny be concealed in her presence. *Join me on ameera's life journey full of regret and life lessons*.

When Melissa, a zealous campus worship leader, meets Makolo - the irresistible guitarist every girl wants - her world catches fire. What begins as harmless admiration soon spirals into temptation, secrets, and heartbreak. Torn between Michael, her godly boyfriend, and Makolo, the "mystery man" who awakens forbidden desires, Melissa must choose between grace and ruin. A raw, faith-filled story about love, guilt, and redemption - told with honesty, humor, and heart. For every young believer who has ever wrestled between flesh and spirit.

📖 Melody's Malindi Christmas Adventure - Part One: Seven Days of Magic Written by Jillian Stellar Genre: African Children's Adventure | Ages 4-10 This Christmas, five-year-old Melody leaves behind cartoons and city streets for a magical seaside holiday with her Kenyan grandparents in the coastal town of Malindi. What begins as a simple visit becomes a week full of "firsts"-from her first glimpse of the sparkling Indian Ocean to snorkeling with rainbow fish, exploring ancient ruins, and chasing butterflies under the sun. Each day brings new wonder: 🌊 Day 1: Melody sees the ocean for the very first time-endless, blue, and more magical than in any cartoon. 🦅 Day 2: Birds, butterflies, and proud Swahili history greet her at local museums and landmarks. 🏜️ Day 3: Sand dunes, river songs, and wild laughter fill the golden afternoon. 🎨 Day 4: Earth's canyon colors and a floating boardwalk through magical mangroves. 🐠 Day 5: Melody braves her first boat ride and dives into an underwater world of coral and sea creatures. 👣 Day 6: A peaceful beach day with family, seashells, and soft ocean waves. 🛍️ Day 7: The final day is for shopping in vibrant markets, getting her own handmade dera, and relaxing by the pool with fresh fruit and stories from Grandma and Grandpa. Surrounded by love, laughter, and the rich culture of the Kenyan coast, Melody discovers more than beauty-she finds courage, connection, and the joy of being truly present. A proudly African children's story celebrating family, culture, and the magic of first adventures.

Evans just wanted to impress Denyefa with burnt rice and ketchup... but now he's the star of her camera roll - and her heart. From cooking disasters to off-key love songs, this romantic comedy follows Evans and Denyefa as they laugh, love, and live through the most hilarious moments of their young relationship. 📱 When Denyefa hits "record," Evans becomes a lover boy gone viral. 🍲 When the kitchen gets smoky, their love gets stronger. 💃🏽 When Evans dances, everyone cries - from laughter. If love had a comedy special, these two would be the headliners.

There's a new bad boy in the library and Tinashe hates his guts. *** The old library is a second home to Tinashe Martins, one she cannot wait to get to every single morning when she leaves her little apartment. She knows it, eh possibly more than she does the palm of her hand. It's been jointly in her care for as long as she can remember. When Uncle B, the owner, finally retires she has high expectations that he will entrust her with the good of the library. However, her dream gets squashed when her supposed journey to takeover comes with a condition. A condition in the form of Jake Tye. #6 Zimbabwe 24/12/20

*** FORMERLY THE HAUNTED HOUSE *** When a happy family decides to move to another state for better convinience and closer proximity to the children's school, all seems well. The captivating house is located in a faraway place, ten miles from the bustle and hustle of people. But what happens when they figure out the true mystery behind the house? Will it be too late for the family? Will they become cursed like everyone that ever lived there? Or will they leave before its too late? **cover by the amazing @feedofaruq **

In all forms of literature, every writer has his own way of telling a story. Well in this book here lies a Poet in a world composed of many atrocious obstacles, both that build and destroy ones self-esteem, with numerous "life" questions which await to be answered. This book is indeed a poetry book, but in every line and stanza lies numerous stories. Which tell a tale about how LIFE became an abbreviation only known by the multi-visualised, one in particular this adventurous poet. So here lies a poets' story of how Life is decrypted and stands for Living In Fear Everyday.