Shrapnel |ONC2026
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Last published Fri, Mar 13, 2026
In the gilded boardrooms of Nairobi, the "Angel" is a devil in silk.
Maxine Hector has spent a decade perfecting the globalization of her image. As the CEO of a multi-million dollar firm, she is the "Angel" of the Westlands-untouchable, resolute, and flawlessly swanky. But beneath the ornate lace and red silk of her public persona lies a labyrinthine secret.
One reckless night, the facade begins to crumble.
A clandestine encounter .When discovered the first bit of shrapnel is launched. Now, Maxine is caught in a visceral game of cat-and-mouse. Her auslander husband is digging for the truth, her partner-in-crime is eyeing the nearest exit, and the pristine life she built is becoming a dilapidated wreck.
In a city where influence is currency and betrayal is an art form, Maxine must decide how many people she is willing to level to stay on top.
One Night. One Earring. One Empire about to burn.
Official Entry for the Open Novella Contest 2026 (Prompt #12).
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