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Fure_ameniken
In the kingdom of Astraeon, prophecy is currency and divine favor is law. Twenty years ago, House Keraunos—blessed by Zeus himself—annihilated House Heliaris in a massacre fueled by jealousy and fear of an ancient prophecy. They believed every sun-blessed heir dead. They were wrong. Thera Solenne is a slave with fire in her veins and vengeance in her heart. When a chance encounter with a dying oracle reveals her true identity—last daughter of House Heliaris, descendant of Apollo—she learns of the prophecy that destroyed her family: “When the sun’s child rises, the throne of storms shall fall, and a new dawn will break over Astraeon.” The kingdom believes this prophecy heralds salvation. They are mistaken. Armed with charisma, ruthlessness, and an obsessive belief in her divine destiny, Thera escapes bondage and embarks on a treacherous journey to reclaim her birthright. She seeks allies among the desperate and the damned, manipulates gods who view mortals as pawns, and hunts for the god-killer—an ancient weapon hidden in the ruins of Pyratheon that can bend even immortals to her will. But the gods play their own games. Apollo offers cryptic guidance. Hera whispers promises of queenship. Artemis teaches her to hunt her enemies. Hecate reveals dark paths to power. Zeus sends storms to break her. Athena arms her foes with strategy. Ares delights in the bloodshed she causes. And Hades… Hades waits, patient as death itself, until the moment of her greatest betrayal. As Thera ascends from slave to revolutionary to queen, she discovers that prophecies are not salvation—they are traps. The throne she claims is built on the bones of innocents. The gods she manipulated exact terrible prices. And the tyrant she sought to destroy stares back at her from every mirror. In the game of gods and mortals, victory and damnation are the same thing.
akusophiaachukee
Nneka is just a scholarship student trying to survive in a rich, dangerous university. Then Obinna — powerful, feared, and completely out of her reach — starts watching her like she’s the only one he sees. Their connection grows fast. So does the danger. Jealous rivals close in. Strange men follow her. And secrets from Nneka’s past refuse to stay buried. Because Nneka isn’t who she thinks she is. She is the missing heiress everyone has been searching for. Loving her could cost Obinna everything. Walking away might cost them their lives. In a world of power, jealousy, and hidden truths… can their forbidden love survive? Chapters one to three of this story is free! Hurry and explore!
Elizahberth
The wind chose her. The moon marked her. He loved her. And love… was the one thing the spirits forbade.
Favoured Onwuama
When a group of American cultural researchers arrives in a quiet Nigerian village to study its ancient artifacts, they expect history, not heartbreak. What they don’t expect is a forbidden love—between a village princess bound by tradition and a foreigner destined to leave. In a land where ancestry is sacred and duty outweighs desire, love becomes a rebellion… and goodbye becomes the hardest promise to keep.
The Whyssman
In the sweltering heat of Surulere, Lagos, 23-year-old Tunde "Tee" Adebayo is drowning in his own potential. By day, he codes fintech prototypes in a cybercafé with faulty generators. By night, he designs agro-tech apps for his uncle's farm, writes viral Twitter threads on Yoruba proverbs, and tinkers with solar-powered phone chargers made from discarded e-waste. His mother sells akara on the roadside to keep the lights on; his younger sister's scholarship hangs by a thread. Tunde's curse? He can't choose one path—so he masters none. Then, at 2:17 a.m. on a rain-lashed Tuesday, he posts a 47-second video demo of "Àṣẹ"—a voice-AI that understands fractured Nigerian Pidgin, Yoruba tonal shifts, and market-day bargaining rhythms to help illiterate traders access digital banking. He tags no one. Expects nothing. But in a Palo Alto penthouse, reclusive VC Elena Rostova—a woman who hasn't funded a pre-seed startup in three years after a devastating betrayal—scrolls past it… then rewinds. Twice. What she sees isn't just code. It's the ghost of her own lost brother—a Nigerian polymath who died before his genius could breathe. She DMs him: "I'll wire $50K tomorrow. But you must do one thing: stop building everything. Build ONLY this." What follows isn't a fairy tale. It's a 10-part odyssey of near-collapse, cultural sabotage, a midnight raid by data thieves, and a final invention that doesn't just make millions—it rewrites who gets to own the future of African tech.
ChinnyLee
Shadows of Lagos is a gripping drama and suspense story set in the heart of Lagos. It follows Adaeze, a young woman whose life takes a sudden turn when she receives a mysterious phone call claiming her brother is hiding dangerous secrets. As Adaeze digs deeper, she discovers hidden truths about her family, the people around her, and the city she thought she knew. The story explores themes of family, trust, betrayal, and survival, while capturing the real-life atmosphere of Lagos — from rain-soaked streets and bustling neighborhoods to the tension and unpredictability of urban life. Each chapter builds suspense, keeping readers hooked and eager to uncover the next secret. Perfect for fans of drama, suspense, and realistic Nigerian fiction, this story blends emotional depth with thrilling twists, making it relatable, exciting, and impossible to put down.
Klassiqueen
Sandra was a bright, ambitious girl, devoted to her studies and raised by her loving mother. Her best friend, Henson, tried to confess his feelings, but Sandra refused, focused on her dreams. Later, Sandra was betrayed and harmed by someone she trusted — though she didn’t realize Henson was behind it. After losing her mother and facing life alone, Sandra’s world seemed shattered… until a shocking truth came to light that would change everything.
Jane Chude
THE DEAD ROSE AGAIN, BUT IN AFRICA is a thought provoking African fictional story that exposes human hypocrisy, greed, and the painful truth that people are often valued more in death than in life.
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The Whyssman
In the ancient Yoruba city of Ile-Ife, a time of spiritual and ecological decline unfolds as sacred traditions are abandoned in favour of foreign trade and modernisation. Adegoke, the gifted but overlooked son of a minor court artisan, feels the weight of this disconnection deeply—especially as the once-vibrant Osun River sickens and the people forget their covenant with the Orisha. After a mysterious voice from the river reveals a shattered beaded crown—a symbol of the sacred pact between the Oba and Oshun, goddess of rivers—Adegoke discovers he is the “unwilling heir” destined to restore balance. Guided by cryptic wisdom from the reclusive Babalawo Baba Ologun and accompanied by his sharp-witted friend Ifeoma, daughter of the royal drummer, Adegoke embarks on a quest to recover the three fragments of the crown before the next full moon. Their journey takes them through the enchanted Iron Forest, where truth must be spoken to outwit the trickster spirit Àjẹ́, and into the heart of political betrayal when they confront Prince Adetola—the Oba’s brother—who has hidden the final fragment within a royal scepter while promoting destructive “progress” that poisons the land. Through sacrifice, sincerity, and song, Adegoke and Ifeoma summon a sacred white crocodile, fulfil Adetola’s impossible challenge, and awaken his buried conscience. In an act of communal healing, the prince joins them in reuniting the crown—not through force or ritual alone, but through renewed commitment to memory, reciprocity, and reverence for the land. When Oshun herself rises from the river, she crowns not a king, but Adegoke—the “crownless” boy who dared to care. The restored covenant flows not from gold or power, but from daily acts of respect, storytelling, and stewardship. In the end, Adegoke becomes known as “the Listener,” teaching future generations that true legacy lives not in objects, but in choices made with clean hands and open hearts.
Frédéric
Ophélie est une jeune fille née dans une famille modeste, entourée d’amour et de tendresse. Mais le destin s’acharne contre elle : la maladie emporte sa mère, puis la mort de son père la laisse seule face à la cruauté du monde. Maltraitée, rejetée, oubliée, Ophélie finit par s’enfuir… Sur sa route, elle rencontre un vieil homme au cœur pur, qui lui offre ce qu’elle croyait perdu : la chaleur d’un foyer et la force de l’espoir. Une histoire poignante et réaliste, où la douleur devient le chemin vers la lumière. Parce qu’il suffit d’un cœur sincère pour raviver une vie brisée.
Doc Cally
In Choices That Build, Not Break, Doc-Cally shares a moving true reflection drawn from an ordinary day that revealed extraordinary lessons about life, love, and mistakes. A simple visit to the salon becomes a mirror of society’s silent struggles, where emotions often overpower wisdom and innocence suffers quietly. Through the story of a young mother and her neglected child, Doc-Cally exposes the painful realities behind rushed choices and misplaced desires. She reminds readers that life doesn’t shatter all at once, it cracks slowly, one compromise at a time. With heartfelt honesty, she urges youths to think, pray, and choose wisely before acting on fleeting emotions. Choices That Build, Not Break is a timeless reminder that every decision we make is either building our peace or breaking our future.
Honorable
Chidinma is a hardworking student struggling to make ends meet, surviving each day with little to no money. One morning, she bumps into a kind and gentle young man, Stanley, in a small but meaningful encounter. What starts as a simple meeting slowly turns into a tender connection, offering hope in the midst of life’s challenges. This series follows their small romance, personal struggles, and the everyday moments that bring warmth, laughter, and courage. Relatable, heartfelt, and easy to enjoy chapter by chapter, it’s a story about love, survival, and how even the tiniest gestures can change everything.
