African Stories

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.

Mariah and JJ had the perfect relationship, or so everyone thought. He was the popular guitar playing musician, she was the smartest girl in school. They were voted relationship goals, every year. Mariah never talked to anyone about her relationship with anyone that is until Harrison, Mr new guy walks onto the scene. He is funny and beautiful and everyone is in love with him... except Mariah ... but somehow he's the only one Mariah can talk to

At Royal Heights College, life isn't just about classes and exams - it's about love, loyalty, and survival in a world where whispers travel faster than footsteps. Adesua, the spirited and effortlessly charming queen of the school, finds herself caught between two very different boys: Kola, quiet, steady, and impossibly patient, and Chidi, bold, unpredictable, and impossible to ignore. As hearts clash and secrets unravel, friendships are tested, alliances shift, and every choice feels like a risk. Meanwhile, her inseparable clique - the sharp-tongued Uche, the gentle yet self-conscious Efe, and the fiercely protective Temi - navigate their own battles with trust, heartbreak, and self-discovery. Together they are called the ICE QUEENS,This is because no boy has ever claim to have had them. In RHC,where no corner is private and every secret has a price, growing up is never simple... and love is never easy. Ice Queens is a tale of passion, rivalry, and the messy, thrilling ride of being young, beautiful, and unstoppable in RHC.

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In a city that never sleeps, Osaas is learning what it means to trust someone-slowly, carefully, and with her heart on the line. Tendai is everything she can't resist: charming, protective, and just dangerous enough to keep her guessing.

Aysha "Ayra" Abdul'aziz never believed her life could change in one afternoon- until the cold billionaire, Ibrahim Khaleel, offered her a marriage contract.

What would a new life as a housekeeper in the old church entail for a promising young woman and her daughter?

Nina is a book that contains my compilation of short stories. Nina is an award-winning novel filled with spine-tingling tales that are worth a read. From horrific princesses to a future where nothing is as it seems, there's a story for everyone in here. *Featured in the Undiscovered Books profile reading list 'Need to Read'* #WattysNG2020

... the blessings of the old are not with the mortal body but in the joining of his peers in the beyond or in the revival of his lineage at birth and rebirth. The blessing of the dead is not for the living so...

'éphémère' meaning 'short-lived' in French. A set of Short Stories, each spanning across multiple genres, introducing different characters, in contrasting time frames. It's a mess but it's going somewhere.

Two teenage girls from Lagos Nigeria, stranded In Hawaii the supposed place of their dreams unknown to them to be the most dangerous and heart wrenching experience of their lives.Was it worth it , or should they have just stayed back in Lagos? Follow them and their adventure to discovery or catastrophe.

He looks nothing like his African mother, but is the spitting image of his controversial father. Our Anti-hero and sorcerer, the mystic Rasputin's only son and foretold successor, Vladimir, who grew up in a Monastery, battles his inner demons with ambivalence about the world of holiness, seclusion and purity, as opposed to desire, power, love, and revenge. Based in a fictional world of magic, wizards and sorcery, and heavily inspired by the assassination of Grigori Rasputin in Russia. In this tale, European mysticism meets African Obeah, also known as African black magic. Follow along as Rasputin's mixed race children avenge his death in a battle not of good and evil, but of desire, chaos and confusion. Will Vladimir escape the monastery, his holy prison? Will he want to? Will he work together with his Obeah practicing black mother and sisters or turn against them? Will he find true love? Read to learn more! *Disclaimer* This story is NOT an accurate description of History or Russia, instead its based in a fictional world that is heavily inspired by Russia, and the life of Grigori Rasputin, but does not reflect the actual events of his life or death. The places, events and time period of these events are also not in line with actual history and some places mentioned do not exist. This story is not intended to address Soviet Russia or any political concerns related to the region. It's very superficial in its relation to the culture and language. I wanted to have as much creative liberty as possible and create my OWN take on historical events through the realm of fantasy. Also, I am not from Russia, and my knowledge on their culture and language is superficial at best so you should really go to a more reputable source if you want to learn more about the interesting history of the people. To learn more about this fascinating historical figure, please do your research! Reality is sometimes even more intriguing than fiction.

❄️ SNOWFALL - BOOK ONE: THE GIRL WITH LOCKED MEMORIES ❄️ She buried the truth to survive. He became the law to destroy it. Damina is a lawyer who has mastered control - over her life, her emotions, and the memories she refuses to touch. Snowfall knows her as sharp, composed, untouchable. Luan is a prosecutor with a flawless reputation and a shadowed past. He believes in justice - until a closed case reopens and her name resurfaces at its centre. Every encounter between them unlocks fragments Damina has spent years suppressing. Every step closer drags Luan further from the law he serves. As threats emerge and the past claws its way back, desire turns dangerous, loyalty fractures, and love becomes a liability neither of them can afford. Snowfall is a dark romance of obsession, vengeance, and unsolved memories - where loving the wrong person may be the most dangerous crime of all.

Folk tales collected from family members and written to be preserved as parchment outlive the tongue and flesh. They come from eras past, during occupation, before and after. Jinn, students of yellow parchment, and other evils are explored. Welcome to the darker parts of the sun-filled land home of the people of the land of the black pharaohs, Kush.

There were lots of sirens on the morning of October the eighth, enough to unsettle the best of us; and definitely enough to bring the town of Santasport to life. Three cars were parked outside: one was a big white ambulance and the other smaller ones were checked police cars. The paramedics had asked our examiner to get all of us out while they dealt with the body. One of them looked at me- his huge eyes appearing to gaze into my very soul. The look in his pupils confirmed what I already knew- Asa Griffith Jericho was gone. His reign of terror over me had finally ended. He was first to die, but not the last. ~*~* ___ Warning: This book contains themes of murder, depression and bullying. (all in moderation). 1st PLACE WINNER OF THE '𝘙𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵' 2020! 2nd PLACE WINNER OF '𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘉𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴' 2021! WINNER of BEST OPENING and 2nd PLACE WINNER OF THE 'Strawberry Milkshake Awards' 2021! DISCLAIMER: The picture used in the cover is in no way my property, the model is Abdule Niang. If you know the name of the photographer please just DM so I can credit them. Thanks.

After a hunting expedition goes awry and Hombarume shoots the Prince while he shape-shifts into an unknown creature, he must clear his name and prove that what he witnessed was indeed real. Only a summer after a villager of Rujeko mysteriously disappeared, the village is plagued by strange deaths and events that seem to only be synonymous with one man. What will he do when friends and family alike have lost their faith and trust him? #1 in thought-provoking #1 in cultural #1 in zimbabwe #1 in african fantasy Featured on Wattpad Stories Undiscovered Featured on Wattpad Multicultural's African Tales reading list Featured on Myth & Legend's Celebrating Black Voices reading list Complete. [[ 95 000 - 100 000 words ]]

"I wanted to give this to you in person," Anubis said, taking a step closer to the girl who was evidently petrified. He handed her a crisp white envelope that had his name written in a cursive scrawl. With shaky hands, Zaina took the envelope. Not knowing what to do, she performed an awkward curtsy which was met with a hearty laugh from the god. He lifted her chin with a finger and grinned that heart-stopping grin once more. Anubis trailed the finger up her jaw and laid it beneath her ear. "I'll see you around," he whispered, ghosting his lips over the shell of her ear. He stood up and walked away as though he had not made a long lasting impact on the young girl before him. After taking a few breaths to calm herself, Zaina opened the envelope. ONC 2019 entry ➴ round one qualifier round two qualifier longlisted wattpad featured story

Power. Purpose. Pain. What do you choose when the world fears who you are? When gods whisper and demons scheme, it is mortals who bleed. She is the prophecy: a child forged from the blood of a goddess and the Demon King, destined to shatter an ancient curse and unleash the horrors sealed away for centuries. Raised in secrecy by a father more monster than man, Naya is taught to feed on souls and wield destruction without mercy. But guilt is a seed too strong to kill. When her powers erupt and innocent lives are lost, Naya is cast out, alone and hunted. Her only ally is Zikora, a stubborn, sharp-tongued healer who sees past Naya's darkness... maybe even understands it. Together they set out to challenge destiny, power, and the blurry line between good and evil. But some truths burn too deeply. And some friendships are doomed from the start. As old gods stir, demons claw their way back into the mortal realm, and empires rise against one another, Naya must choose: fulfill the dark legacy she was born to, or burn her own path into legend. But some stories don't end in redemption. Fate is cruel, and love, crueler still.

Clare a young woman, heartbroken from a long relationship she envisioned a future, losses all hopes of living. Devastated by the actions of her ex-boyfriend, she goes to a party with the friend and meets a handsome guy, who opens her to new feelings she never felt before. For a night, she explores the wonder that it is her body.

A fictional story. #25/11/2018 ✓✓28/05/2020 HRH: if this instruction was coming from man, I would have to protest. But since it came from the gods, I have no other option than to agree. Prepare the both of them to face the consequences of their actions. Oriaku do you wish to apologize to your father and your people and say goodbye for the last time? Oriaku: (sobbing bitterly) I did nothing wrong, but I was punished. On this land which I was mocked, humiliated banished, I will also be celebrated one day. To my Father, forgive me because I was not able to live up to your standards. ( the people starts making noises) In a very remote community, Uzoakula.., is a simple maiden in service to the royal household. Oriaku, as she is called by her people is very dear to everyone who comes across her, though when it happened that the very King whom she serve crosses her path, it becomes the beginning of losing all that is dear to her. The Outcast is a kind of literature drama that entails lies, deception and secrets which arose as a result of one mistake ### Any resemblance is a coincidence and the author renders apology to such individual.