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For My Child, I Will Rise.

For My Child, I Will Rise.

She fell in love with the way he protected a stranger. It never crossed her mind to ask — who would protect her from him? Amara thought she had found the kind of love women pray for. Dayo was calm where the world was chaotic, gentle where life was rough. He was the man who stepped into a violent crowd to save a stranger — the man who made her believe that good men still existed. So when he chose her, she chose him back. Completely. Their love was the kind that made people smile. Family approved. Friends envied. The wedding felt like a beginning of everything good. But good things can hide sharp edges. Slowly — so slowly she almost didn't notice — the man who once protected a stranger began to become the thing she needed protection from. The gentleness curdled into control. The calm became something colder. And the love she had built her whole life around began to cost her more than she ever agreed to pay. Then she found out she was pregnant. And everything changed. Because now it wasn't just her life she was living for. For My Child, I Will Rise is the story of one woman's journey through love, loss, and the quiet, terrifying courage it takes to choose yourself — and your daughter — before it's too late. It is a story for every woman who has ever stayed too long. For every woman who has ever been told she was too much and not enough at the same time. For every woman who looked at her child and finally found the reason to rise. Some love stories teach you about love. This one teaches you about survival.

Ifeoma Goodness Fidelix Ifeoma Goodness Fidelix
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The River That Spoke… and Was Ignored.

The River That Spoke… and Was Ignored.

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.

Nathaniel Ethe Nathaniel Ethe
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The woman in my home

The woman in my home

Amamirac

When her marriage becomes a prison of infidelity and silent abuse, she finds the courage to walk away — suitcase in hand, dignity barely intact. But nothing prepares her for the ultimate betrayal: the friend she trusted now living in her home… sleeping in her bed. In a world where loyalty is fragile and love is a battlefield, how do you rebuild when the people closest to you destroy everything? What secret is she hiding?

Igbudu

Igbudu

Demiurgos

In the golden age of the Oyo Empire, one name strikes lightning into the hearts of men: Igbudu. They call him Agu—the Leopard—a warrior of unmatched strength and divine fury. With skin like polished ebony and eyes like burning embers, he has carved Oyo’s glory into the bones of a thousand enemies. But blood speaks louder than empires. When the Great Oyo hosts march toward the sacred lands of Igbo-Ukwu, Igbudu’s world cracks. His sword belongs to the King, but his spirit is tied to the ancestors of his birth. Now, as the war drums beat for his own people, the Starseed must choose: remain a god in a kingdom that bought his blade, or become a rebel for the home that holds his soul. Two kingdoms,one warrior. A choice that will set the world on fire.

My Nemesis

My Nemesis

Lune Noir

‎"They say a mother is a mini-god. In my house, she’s the devil in an Ankara wrapper." ‎ ‎Abike lives her life like a "dapped chick"—walking on eggshells, avoiding the heavy hands and sharper tongue of the woman she calls "Mama." In their quiet Nigerian home, respect isn't earned; it’s beaten into the skin. ‎ ‎But when a midnight phone call reveals a chilling secret, the world Abike thought she knew shatters. The woman who broke her body isn't her blood—she’s a jailer with a vendetta. ‎ ‎Now, Abike must play a dangerous game of survival. If she isn't a daughter then who is she? A victim? Or a weapon waiting to be triggered? ‎ ‎In a house built on lies, the truth doesn't just set you free... it starts a war.

Run from you , run to you

Run from you , run to you

Ammi

Layla a 18 year old is forced to bond with someone she doesn't want to.

Empire of Secrets

Empire of Secrets

Call me Lee Ray

I built my life on control. Control over my image, my empire, my past. To the world, I am Elara Quin, the Billion Dollar Lady. The woman who turned nothing into a global luxury empire. Polished, untouchable, unbreakable. What no one sees is that perfection is armour, and I wear it because I learned early what happens when you don’t. When the threats begin, they aren’t random. They’re precise, personal. Someone knows my secrets. Someone wants to watch me lose everything. And no amount of money can make that danger disappear. That’s how Noah Blake enters my life. Ex-military. Disciplined, sharp, and completely unimpressed by my power. He doesn’t follow my rules. He makes his own. To him, I’m not a queen. I’m a liability. A target. One mistake away from bleeding out. I hate how easily he sees through me. I hate that he’s right. Forced into constant proximity, my world begins to shrink. Safe houses. Locked doors. Surveillance. Rules I never agreed to. Noah strips away my control piece by piece, while I fight him at every turn. We clash, we push, we burn. And somewhere between survival and defiance, something dangerous begins to take shape. But the real threat isn’t just outside. The past I buried is clawing its way back, and the enemy hunting me knows exactly how to break me. They know my real name, my history. And they know how to use Noah against me. Now I have a choice. Protect the empire I built with blood and fear, or risk everything for the one man who sees me without armour. Because in my world, love isn’t safety. It’s exposure. And it might be the thing that destroys me.

OJUELEGBA

OJUELEGBA

Dike

A supernatural adventure featuring Chiadi Nwogu, also known as The Dibia - a modern day mystic practitioner and intercessor for the spirit realms. In it, he learns the true nature of the Lagos city crossroads called Ojuelegba, and gets caught up in a deviant voodoo creature's terrible scheme to garner the ultimate power!

THE CORPER LOVERS

THE CORPER LOVERS

Jane Chude

In the midst of NYSC drills, routines, and fleeting glances, two corps members meet under a sudden rainstorm, a moment that sparks a connection neither can ignore. The Corper Lovers is a bittersweet tale of first love, destiny, and fleeting moments that leave a lifetime of longing. But this is no conventional love story. It ends not with certainty, but in the most unpredictable and unforgettable way.

Before We Became Anything

Before We Became Anything

Yara

Before we became anything, we were just children trying to survive. Taye and Kehinde are twins growing up in a modest Nigerian home under the care of their mother, Iya Ejì—a woman whose love is fierce, her discipline unwavering, and her sacrifices unseen by the world. Between early mornings, endless chores, and the weight of spiritual battles she cannot share, she fights to give her children what life has denied her. Kehinde, the ever-cheerful twin, works before dawn, braving farms, petty jobs, and danger, so that Taye can dream. Taye, stubborn and spirited, learns that ambition isn’t only about personal achievement, it’s about carrying the hopes and sacrifices of those who came before her. From childhood mischief to the pressures of higher education, Before We Became Anything is a moving tale of family, faith, and the quiet heroism of everyday life. It is the story of growing up, loving fiercely, and learning that becoming “something” often starts with enduring the weight of love, struggle, and sacrifice. A tribute to the unsung heroes mothers, siblings, and the children who dare to dream despite it all.

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CHILDREN WHO SPEAK BEFORE THEY ARRIVE

CHILDREN WHO SPEAK BEFORE THEY ARRIVE

Praise_Novelist

*The Children Who Speak Before They Arrive* is a quiet, magical exploration of unseen forces and subtle transformations. Through cryptic children’s voices and god-like whispers, the story explores anticipation, absence, and the invisible threads that shape life. The narrative blends personal experience with magical realism, creating a delicate tension between what is felt and what is understood.

THE DEAD MAN

THE DEAD MAN

CCISSGO

The Dead Man follows Lipo—a kind, generous soul whose sudden, mysterious death is only the beginning. He awakens in a strange realm, pursued by living shadows, buried family secrets, and sinister forces that refuse to let him rest. As the line between life and afterlife shatters, terror unfolds in a gripping tale of supernatural horror and relentless suspense across 25 chilling chapters.

THE DEAD MAN

THE DEAD MAN

CCISSGO

The Dead Man follows Lipo—a kind, generous soul whose sudden, mysterious death is only the beginning. He awakens in a strange realm, pursued by living shadows, buried family secrets, and sinister forces that refuse to let him rest. As the line between life and afterlife shatters, terror unfolds in a gripping tale of supernatural horror and relentless suspense across 25 chilling chapters.

NAIRA REVOLUTION

NAIRA REVOLUTION

CCISSGO

Naira Revolution: A Tale of Sorrow and Hope follows Ibrahim and his comrades as they navigate Nigeria's struggles with inflation, poverty, and corruption. Amid rising crime and social unrest, they ignite a powerful revolution seeking justice and unity. Their journey is a testament to resilience, courage, and the enduring hope for a brighter future in a fractured nation.