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After the hunter Okeke loses his shadow, the black river at the edge of Umudi speaks for the first time in a hundred years. It delivers a terrifying warning: "Leave before the next full moon. Something has been sleeping under my water for a thousand years, and it is about to wake up." But when Okeke and the immortal Bone Speaker Dembo bring the warning to the village, the elders mock them, the villagers turn away, and even those closest to them refuse to believe. Strange signs begin to appear, a stream dries up overnight, drums fall silent, fires burn cold blue. A group of men sent to investigate the river discover the bottom is covered with thousands of human bones arranged in ancient words. The river rises, flooding the village and trapping everyone. But the water is not trying to drown them. It is trying to show them the truth: the real moon mother Nneoma has been chained at the bottom of the river for three hundred years, replaced in the sky by a false shadow moon. The spider Udude trapped her there as part of a forbidden deal with Death. To free her, Dembo must dive into the river and speak every forgotten name of every child who ever died without air, without stopping, without forgetting a single one. But at the last moment, he forgets the most important name. As the darkness closes in and the moon mother begins to sink forever, a small hare watching from the grass reveals it knows the secret. What does the hare know? And how can such a tiny creature challenge the most powerful ruler of the wild? The truth will shatter everything.
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Okeke is the greatest hunter in the village of Umudi, fearless, proud, and respected by all. When he ignores the elders' warnings and enters the forbidden Forest of Whispers, he encounters a terrifying shadow woman who collects the shadows of lost souls. She steals his shadow, and Okeke returns home a grey-skinned hollow shell of a man, doomed to die within seven days like the hunter before him. His wife Nkechi refuses to accept his fate and seeks help from Dembo, the immortal Bone Speaker who cannot die. Together, they learn that the shadow woman was once an unnamed child who died in the river with her mother. Her true name lies trapped in the dark waters, a river that has been speaking for a thousand years, ignored by everyone. When Okeke and Dembo reach the river, a shocking truth emerges: the river is not a river at all. It is the real moon mother Nneoma, who has been drowning in darkness for three centuries while a false moon hangs in the sky. The hunter loses more than his shadow. The Bone Speaker loses his shadow too. And the moon goes out forever, unless someone finally asks the river the right question.
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After breaking the hyena curse and saving the moon, the boy Dembo, now called the Bone Speaker discovers a darker truth lurking beneath the ogirisi tree. The spider Udude, ancient mother of the one-eyed hyena Amara, reveals herself and confesses a terrible secret: she was the one who made the very first deal with Death itself, bringing mortality into the world. For centuries, Udude has grown stronger by eating the names of children who die too young. Now she wants the bone that holds the name of the first child who ever died, a name that could either break her deal with Death or unleash something far worse. Dembo must choose: give Udude the bone and receive a ghost version of his lost mother, or speak the forbidden name and set Death free to walk the earth. When he makes his choice, the consequences are more terrifying than anyone imagined. Death awakens, the spider is devoured by her own creation, and Dembo receives a horrifying gift, immortality without end, forced to watch everyone he loves turn to dust forever. But a mysterious hunter with no shadow appears at the edge of the village, whispering a new plea for help. The web is not broken. It has only just begun to tighten.
Mr. Z
In the shadowy underbelly of Nigeria’s political elite, investigative journalist Iniobong has unearthed a conspiracy that could shake the nation. When sixteen gifted students from a prestigious College of Technology in Kogi State are abducted in a daring night raid by men in military uniforms, all evidence points to a deadly alliance between corrupt practices, religion, and powerful business interests. Hired by a casual friend and Senator to clear the his name and expose the truth behind an innovative AI project the students created, Iniobong quickly finds himself marked for elimination. One humid night in a high-end Abuja lounge, Iniobong is seduced and woven intoby the enigmatic and ruthless Udoka Egwunba, a once-celebrated journalist turned blogger contracted to deliver him to the feared Chairman of the investigative committee. But just as Udoka prepares to hand him over, breaking news shatters the night: Three powerful lawmakers have been assassinated. Suddenly, every major character of the night became the hunted. With killers closing in and the explosive truth about the missing students still buried, Iniobong and Udoka are forced into a reluctant alliance. As they flee through the backroads of Nigeria , from deluxe lounges to Kogi swamps circling back Northern highways to damnation, they must navigate betrayal, hidden agendas, and a web of political violence where no one is truly innocent.
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In the village of Umudi, a motherless boy named Dembo, called the Ghost Child discovers the dark truth behind an ancient curse: whenever hyenas laugh, the moon disappears. Taken in by old Ifeanyi, the village bone healer, Dembo learns that three hundred years ago, the moon mother Nneoma lost her daughter Adanna after a hunter named Okonkwo betrayed her to a one-eyed hyena spirit called Amara. Amara hid Adanna’s true name inside a child’s finger bone, and every seven years she returns to laugh the moon out of the sky. Now Amara has come to Umudi, and only Dembo a broken child who has lost everything, can speak Adanna’s forgotten name into the bone and break the curse forever. But when he succeeds, he discovers a darker truth: Amara was not the real enemy. Someone in the village called her. Someone made a deal. And under the ancient ogirisi tree, a spider has just made a new bargain with Death itself.
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In the village of Igi-Oru, where life is peaceful and governed by sacred rules about the unseen sky, a curious tortoise named Ijapa begins to hear a mysterious voice calling from above the clouds. Ignoring warnings from the elders, he discovers a hidden truth about the sky’s “stomach” and climbs into it, driven by forbidden desire and pride. There, he finds a sealed gourd containing an ancient force of boundless emotion and chaos. When he opens it, reality itself collapses—animals gain unnatural intelligence and authority, humans lose recognition of one another, and the natural order of the world shatters. But the true horror is deeper: Ijapa realizes that his shadow is alive, revealing that his greed, curiosity, and hidden desires were the real force behind the catastrophe all along. He did not just release chaos, he became it. In the aftermath, the world never returns to normal. Igi-Oru survives in broken form, teaching generations the warning that some desires are dangerous not because they are powerful, but because they awaken what should remain asleep inside human nature.
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Kai thought his nightmares were just stress after a tragic accident. But when his reflection starts moving before him… and the clock refuses to change… he realizes something is deeply wrong. Every time he wakes up, reality resets into something slightly different. A whisper through a phone call. A voice that sounds like his dead mother. A mirror that smiles when he doesn’t. Kai is trapped inside layers of dreams he cannot escape from — each one deeper than the last. But the deeper he goes, the more one truth becomes clear: Something inside the dream is guiding him… and it knows exactly when he will wake up.
Dr. ohn Oluwademilade Adewumi, MSc, MBA, ACA, ACIB, ACTI, CNA, ANIM,
WAITING: The Biblical Mystery of Speed – Dr. John Adewumi What if your delay is not a setback… but the secret to your acceleration? In a world obsessed with instant results, Waiting: The Biblical Mystery of Speed offers a powerful, countercultural revelation: God often hides supernatural speed inside seasons of waiting. This deeply insightful and spiritually rich book uncovers the divine purpose behind delay, showing that what feels like stagnation is actually preparation for breakthrough. Through compelling biblical insights and practical wisdom, Dr. John Adewumi explores the tension between Chronos (human time) and Kairos (God’s appointed time), revealing how long seasons of obscurity can suddenly give way to life-changing acceleration. With examples from the lives of Joseph, David, Abraham, and others, readers will discover how God uses waiting to build character, refine purpose, and prepare them for sustainable success. This book does not just explain waiting—it equips you to master it. You will learn how to remain faithful in hidden seasons, avoid the dangers of impatience and shortcuts, discern when your season has shifted, and position yourself for divine speed. More importantly, you will understand why God prioritizes depth before height, ensuring that when elevation comes, it lasts. Whether you are waiting for answers, breakthrough, direction, or fulfilment, this book will transform your perspective. It will help you see waiting not as wasted time, but as a sacred process that leads to restoration, acceleration, and destiny fulfillment. Your waiting is not empty. Your delay is not denial. Your moment of speed is coming.
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Two brothers made a promise in poverty: “We’ll do whatever it takes to survive.” Years later, one became the law… while the other disappeared into the shadows. But some promises come back with blood. 🔥
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Beneath the shimmering waters of the Lee Ocean Kingdom, beauty and peace hide a painful past—one shaped by jealousy, betrayal, and a friendship that was broken forever. Years ago, Samantha’s envy led her to betray her closest friend, Vienna, in a desperate attempt to claim the love of a noble merman named Ben. Her plan failed, and she was banished, leaving behind a kingdom scarred by her actions. Though time passed and peace returned, the truth of that betrayal was never fully forgotten. Fifteen years later, Vienna and Ben now rule the kingdom and raise their twin daughters, Vivi and Vino—two girls who share the same face but possess very different hearts. Curious and adventurous, they are drawn to a forbidden valley their mother has warned them never to enter. Beyond that boundary, they encounter Samuel and Sam, mysterious twin brothers from a world their parents have kept hidden. Despite warnings on both sides, a secret bond begins to grow between them—one built on curiosity, connection, and the first stirrings of love. As the four meet in secret, emotions deepen and questions begin to rise. Why are their families divided? What truth lies behind the forbidden valley? And what does the past have to do with their unexpected connection? Unaware that their lives are tied to an old betrayal, Vivi and Vino move closer to a truth that could change everything they know about their family, their kingdom, and themselves. The Depths of Jealous Tides is a captivating underwater fantasy of love, secrets, and destiny—where the past refuses to stay buried, and every choice sends ripples through the future.
Helen Ogunojo
In the heart of the ghetto, where survival is a daily battle and dreams often fade too soon, a young woman finds herself trapped between reality and desire. Married early to a man with little to offer but genuine love, she struggles with the weight of “what could have been.” When a long-time friend reappears, offering her a glimpse of a better, more comfortable life, she is forced to question everything she once believed in—love, happiness, and the true meaning of fulfillment. Torn between stability and ambition, she must decide: is love enough to build a life on, or is money the missing piece to her happiness? In a world where many measure success by wealth, Love Found in the Ghetto reminds us that while money can make life easier, it is not always the foundation of a truly blessed home.
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“I want to ruin you. It has always been my dream. But the more I desire your ruin… the more I crave you.” Ava Duval, heiress to one of the most feared organizations, was never meant to be prey. But one brutal attack shatters her world—and leaves her with no choice but to seek protection. Ethan is chosen instantly. Quiet. Deadly. Unreadable. The perfect weapon. To the world, Ava is untouchable— the nation’s most valuable asset. To Ethan, she’s a mission. A means to an end. A weakness waiting to be exploited. But the closer he gets, the more the lines begin to blur. What starts as a calculated game of control spirals into obsession— dangerous, consuming, and impossible to escape. Because in a world built on power and betrayal, desire is the deadliest mistake of all.
