All Stories
Beauty's Price
This is a dark, suspenseful story centered on Mary, a woman held captive in a cold, isolated room. Her imprisonment and the ensuing conflict are triggered solely by her extraordinary beauty, which caused Akin, a former loyal soldier, to betray his crew. ?The core conflict unfolds between Christiana, the ruthless leader of the group holding Mary, and Akin, who arrives with an armed squad to rescue her. Christiana confronts Mary, revealing that her beauty is the source of the organization's rift and promising to scar her face forever. The narrative culminates in a tense standoff between Christiana and Akin in the main hall, guns drawn, while Mary's fate hangs precariously in the balance, trapped in the dark room above the chaos. It explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, and the destructive power of obsession.
The kettle and the ceiling witch
This is the story of Jumoke, a wife who lived in a sealed-off house with her husband, Segun, who was obsessed with "security" against spiritual attacks. For six years, she endured strange occurrences: persistent, heavy noises in the ceiling, vanishing food, and the bizarre theft of her menstrual underwear. Segun dismissed her fears, claiming it was just "big rats." ?When Segun left for a business trip, Jumoke discovered a small hole in the kitchen ceiling. She saw a long, crooked human finger reaching through. Driven by a mixture of terror and fury, she poured a kettle of boiling water into the hole. ?Instead of a rodent's squeak, she heard a woman's agonizing scream: "YEERIPAAA! SEGUN OOO! YOU HAVE KILLED ME!" ?The ceiling collapsed, revealing an old woman covered in burns and dust. She was wearing Jumoke's stolen panties like a cap. To Jumoke's horror, the woman was Segun's mother, whom he had claimed died ten years prior. The mother admitted she had been living in the ceiling to maintain a shrine and "eat" Jumoke's destiny and fertility, explaining why Jumoke had been unable to conceive. ?Jumoke fled the house, realizing her husband had been complicit in a spiritual attack against her. The story ends with Jumoke, safe at her father's house, contemplating whether to pursue a divorce or return to destroy the source of the evil
A Daughter's Return
This is a story about Mama Nkechi, a kind, hardworking woman who sells roasted plantains by the roadside to send her only daughter, Nkechi, to university. ?Nkechi achieves great success in the city but becomes deeply ashamed of her mother's humble trade and smoke-stained hands, even asking her to hide in public. When Nkechi loses her job and faces professional disgrace, she is forced to return home. ?Kneeling by the familiar plantain fire, she apologizes for her pride. Mama Nkechi welcomes her back without judgment, saying the fire that fed her is still burning. Nkechi embraces humility, helps her mother, and eventually finds true, honest success. The story concludes with Nkechi realizing that true dignity lies not in status, but in honouring the roots and sacrifices that lifted her.
The child they tried to wipe way his senses
The story centers on Sophia, a young girl raised as an unloved ward in the demanding Ken household by her cold and authoritative Aunty Belinda. Sophia is constantly reminded that she does not belong and is treated as a servant, living a life of perpetual scrubbing and silence. ?One afternoon, while cleaning the forbidden, locked storeroom, Sophia discovers a hidden, wooden box. Inside, she finds relics of a baby: a soft knitted blanket, a hospital wrist tag, and a face-down photograph. ?Before she can fully uncover the truth, Aunty Belinda bursts in, paralyzed by fear and rage. She violently slams the box shut, dragging Sophia out and issuing a chilling warning: "Some truths will destroy you." ?The confrontation shatters the household's façade of normalcy. Sophia realizes that the box contains a powerful and destructive secret that is intrinsically linked to her own mysterious identity, fueling her new, dangerous resolve to uncover the truth of who she really is.
The Awakening
This story, "The Awakening: Dawn of the Spiral," centers around three young individuals—Obinwa, Oluchi, and Prince Obinna—who find themselves drawn into a mysterious prophecy involving ancient magic and a forgotten lineage. Obinwa bears a glowing "Spiral of Awakening" mark on his chest, which reactivates ancient spiritual forces within the palace, including a long-sealed shrine. King Obidike reveals Obinwa's connection to the Ndi Oji Mmuo, a group of Spirit Guardians, and acknowledges Oluchi's unexpected spiritual connection. With supernatural events accelerating, the King declares that all three are tied to a destiny greater than themselves, forcing them to confront the dangers awakening within the shrine at dawn, as an ancient power stirs.
Mama Ifeoma and the speaking Stew
The story is set in the vibrant, sun-drenched Nigerian village of Umuokoro, home to Mama Ifeoma, a celebrated cook known for her incredibly flavorful soups. On a particular Tuesday, Mama Ifeoma begins preparing a soup using meticulously selected, plump red tomatoes. To her astonishment, the water containing the vegetables refuses to boil, despite a roaring fire beneath the pot. The tomatoes remain stubbornly cold and solid, defying the laws of cooking. ?Her young assistant, Chika, suggests a magical explanation, while Mama Ifeoma insists it's impossible. As hours pass, the anomaly attracts the entire village, who gather to witness the bewildering phenomenon, whispering about witchcraft and ancestral signs. ?Just as Mama Ifeoma tries one last desperate attempt, a soft, mysterious voice emanates from the pot itself. The voice, presumably from the tomatoes, declares: “We will not boil… not until you understand why.” ?The village and Mama Ifeoma are left frozen in shock and awe, anticipating a profound revelation from the unboiling stew.