Chapter: Chapter 3That night, as I lied down, I had already concluded that the torment will surface shortly. But within me, I was going to use the my mother had told me earlier. The rain of fear had began to drench me.My eyes remained opened as I was trapped in between two brothers. I tried every possible means to close my eyes and sleep but; sleep was far from me. After a long time has gone into the night, I fell asleep. I had barely sleep an hour before I was awoken by a touch of a cold palm. I opened my to see who had touched me, lo and behold I saw a figure of a strange man touching me. I quickly closed my eyes in pretense, at this time I had forgotten completely if there was any name to use that will scare any creature away, when I felt that the hands have left me, I opened my eyes again but this time slowly, then I realised that there were two- two strange men-like figures, they were taller than the height of any man I had ever seen, another horror set into the corridors of my heart when I
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Chapter: Chapter 2I and my two brothers slept on the same bed. That night, sleep was out of view; it gave way for the spirit of torment to sit on me, I felt horrible and dreadful as fear had already taken a place within my bossom: at that time, I was late into the night, everyone was asleep except me, I lost my sleep after I had a nightmare- a nightmare that I can't overly explain, everything I saw was unclear to me: I saw something that looked like moving objects, accompanied by a sound of an old engine, that engine seemed to be planted within my soul.I could literally feel a force working hard to disintegrate my body, soul and spirit. I just felt that a force wanted to split me apart. At that moment, hell was loosed on me. I then noticed that I could barely breath. In that deadly mode, My eyes were opened. I could recall that it was as if I was been regulated by a switching force that moved me from one realm of reality to another interchangeably, I will see an unrecognised environment and just
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Chapter: Chapter 1Once upon a time, about three scores ago was my childhood day: a day of blissful pangs and pains; hisses from old ladies who should have praised me of my display of prowess; scolds and spanks from uncles who should have pecked me; warms from my mom's listless embraces which puts me on a pedestal of a brief relief. What about the returned of father from a long journey which threw us into biting hard and munching of an enormous bread? Or the unruly attitudes of me and my fellow black kid-friends of mine which got us kicked at our buts; hard knocks from passers-by which got us wailing home in panic. The peeping through the windows of the rich who lived in our neighborhood. The humming of religious songs passed down by ancient church folks in our old Methodist church; music of dirge from the black lips of those Africans who have lost behind the earth's surface love ones that they utmostly wish could abide. Or come to talk about countless venturing into the woods at the outskirts of Ogob
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THE LEGACY OF KING ADESUNA
This book captures tyranny and the quest for power in western African history, in the age of war, magic and cruelty, "Adesuna"
became the King of "Odudu," a kingdom located in west Africa; the
foundation of "Odudu" was laid at the expense of the blood of Warriors, "Odudu" Was one of the most powerful kingdoms in the western region of Africa, "Adesuna" king of "Odudu" was the only son of Adeshina, a Yoro by tribe, he was a valiant fighter from his youth, who latter became a mighty King, he became a sorcerer when human strength couldn't face the test of time, it was an age when men fought to own anything, warriors fought for lands
as well as kings, every king was a warrior-king as well. The language of
this time was the language of fight, a language that is not taught by
men but experienced on the battle field, men even fought with all
brutality to get married even within their own kingdoms and among
their own people, a time when possessions were measured by strength,
the more powerful you are, the more things you were liable to acquire.
Kingdoms fought for power, dominance, fame, influence and survival.
The weak lived under the mercy of the strong, warriors fought to both
acquire and secure what they had already accumulated, the only route
to peace was war: deadly wars of bows and strings, arrows and archers,
every man's soul lingered on his ability to make use of the sword.
Blood bath was a daily routine, the weak were slaves to the strong,
and the bravest of men were the fortresses of every kingdom. Adesuna was the fortress of the Odudu kingdom, through his bravery, he became an historic figure.
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Chapter: Chapter 28The gods are with you go against the forces of Agbadu kingdom, now before it's to late, summoned the warriors in my shrine quickly, I see troupe from the kingdom of Agbadu coming like a storm against our kingdom, before night fall, there should, hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Before it's too late." Then the chief priest danced again out of the palace. "You see what I was saying...," Kayode trying to say more: "there is no time to talk any more, the bone is already in between our throat." The King quickly interrupted. "Guards, take the news as fast as possible, let all the warriors assemble in the village shrine." In less than no time, the warriors had gathered at the premise of the shrine, the chief priest quickly began to fortify them, while still in the process of fortifications, a young man ran to the shrine, panting heavily, after he was calm, he then informed them that he saw a battalion of warrior marching towards their kingdom, Adekunle and some of the already fortified warriors chante
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Chapter: Chapter 27That night, enough bear was brewed, coupled with a lot of roasted meat, when Adekunle was told that the meal was ready, he smiled, he prefer wild animals to domestic, he was served with his wild[bush] meat of antelope; they all ate and celebrated, the celebration was like one of its kind, Adekunle and the other warriors drank and ate like they won't be tomorrow, Adekunle's table was loaded with all kinds of assorted drinks, enough of food and meat, that night. the wanted telling him about his daughter, but felt held back.The next day, the warriors of Odudu returned; reaching home, some of them wept bitterly for their lost.Three years later, Adekunle had then became more known, apart from just been a local hero that he was he had become a recognized hero in west Africa, he continued hunting in spite of the name he had made has a now renounced warrior, hunting was one thing that he would never totally eschew doing.This particular year Adekunle decided to farm a litt
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Chapter: Chapter 26The next morning, all the warriors allied together for a little training, and planned how to disarm the enemy when they will be colliding in the desert of Wadu kingdom. After a long training, Adekunle stood up and began to address. "You must fight and not be afraid, I want you to know this one thing, I want you to know the reason for war, we fight for power, we fight for influence, we fight for dominance, we fight for influence and we also fight for survival, for deliverance and for the total take of our territory from the hands of the enemy. I also want you to know that victory is meant only for the brave and strong; you must be violent, you must be brutal, it takes a bitter fighting to emerge to emerge in an enviable position, remember, kingdoms are not built with bricks, they are built with blood and bones, not just any bones or blood; but the blood and bones of valiant fighters.I must assure you also that we might all leave here tomorrow to the battle field, but not all of u
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Chapter: Chapter 24The next day, he took with him some of his warriors and set out to see the King of Wadu, in a short while he was in the palace, the King also prepared a banquet for him, during the time of refreshment, the King of Wadu requested to see his daughter for a minute, the King of Messa smiled, he felt that something was fishing as he saw two or more persons whispering some words to themselves, that was when the King requested for her daughter, "What is happening?" The King of Messa moved his lips. As he sat down, he saw that only the King walked out of his chamber, "Where is my wife?" A question passed his heart. The King of Wadu didn't say anything about the sudden disappearance of his daughter. He just began to engage him in some monkey tales stories, at this point whereby everyone was in merriment, "something is not right," the aid of king Nosa informed him as he muttered some words into his ears about the whereabouts of his wife, King Aruge of Wadu was busy with his cats and bulls sto
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Chapter: Chapter 24In the course of time, one of the great grand sons of the Kingdom of Messa became a mighty King in the southern region, he became so mighty to point that, his name echoes fear in the ears of people; people's ears tingle when ever his name was been mentioned, one day, has he sat on his throne, he began to think how that one of his great grandfathers was beheaded by the King of Odudu, and when he made further inquiries, he realised that, his father never intended going for the war but was lured by the King of Wadu; anger burned within him has he thought about how that his father was beheaded, the humiliation they went through even before his great grandfather was exterminated.One day has he was eating, his heart burned with bitterness and he shouted, "May the goddess of Messa kill me if I do not wreck havoc upon the Kingdoms of Wadu and Odudu!" For days, he thought about how he could pay them back especially to the King of Wadu who he believed was the root cause, he was how
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Chapter: Chapter 23The farming season had also began strongly, every farmer was at thepeak of their farming. When it was night, Adekunle told his family astory about his father. There were very pleased to hear it.The next morning Kende's head was still foggy even as she stretchesherself on the bamboo bed... "the weather is unusually cool thismorning," she reasoned. Oh! she exclaimed, I need to get water fromthe stream, jumping out of the bamboo bed, she rushed out to pick up a giant pot to hurry to the stream... seeing her dad, she went to herfather to greet him on her kneels has their custom permits, then shehurriedly joined other village girls. On that faithful morning, Adekunle waited until food was served, he was served with a bowfull of amala with a mushroom soup, this was one of the meals he inheritedfrom his father, Topkesi, Adekunle is blessed with an usual eatingappetite, as he alone could eat a food meant for five men, Amala withmushroom soup are h
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Chapter: Chapter 5The next day again, Mr. Ben walked into the house with my mother, we ran to welcome them both, at least since Mr. Ben set his feet into our house, we eat to our fill, he always bought for us some chocolates. That day on their arrival, as we sat in the living room, mother brought out a bag; from the bag, she handed over to each of us a pair of T.shirt and a trousers. We laughed at the top of our voices, as everyone of us examined her own pair. "These are not all." mother informed us, "by next month, we shall be moving into a bigger apartment where you will have your own different rooms." Hearing what she said, we jumped and celebrated, hugging mom and Mr. Ben. "That is not all." Mother informed us quickly, you all will be going back to school as school resumes," "Oh! Sweet hot dog!" I yelled and jumped out and in of our cushion. Our house was filled with the ambience of excitement... Mr. Ben chuckled as he watched us expressed ourselves in happiness, my mom then looking at
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Chapter: Chapter 4My mother called me one Saturday evening to her room, "we shall be paying a visit to somewhere in the city." She told me. That sunday about 3 p.m. we entered a public transport mode and straight away to the Crimson park. She bought two pairs of snacks, one for me and the other for her, as we look the snacks, we loiter around the pack and talk, "Paloma," my mother called me, "you must be careful with the boys that come around you. Be careful not to look into the eyes of any boy, you could be hypnotized by a love potion they have applied on their eyes, be careful not drink any drink offered to you by any one, you could be a victim of the love potions." "Mummy, how does this work, I mean? Does it mean that I should not receive anything from my own girl friends?" "That's not what I mean" I just want you to be careful Paloma, don't you know that even your your girl friends could be contracted by one of those vagabonds to feed you with a love potion? Sweet heart I wouldn't be happy seeing
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Chapter: Chapter 3For eight years, I and my two kid sisters together with my mother suffered hell, my mother had been compelled to look for a cleaning job in a Backery here in Scotswood, Newcastle shortly after my dad passed away, we also moved to a small apartment which my mom could afford the rent. We had been compelled to go into the new apartment one year after the demise of my dad, we were forcefully move out of our apartment. Feeding became a challenge, all my father's investment were claimed by a strange woman who had proven to be the next of kin to my father, she claimed all his investments and properties. My mom told us how that the lady by the name kate was to get married to my dad, but that she was preferred over her. Mother explained further how he had caught father several times going on a date with lady Kate four years into their marriage, she told me also how she had fought to endure with my dad, in spite of all the pain that my father had caused her, so she did not put much blames on
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Chapter: Chapter 2This morning, I had seen something similar. I had woken up with such a love dream, and of a handsome looking man who stared at me till I was awoken, I had kept all the love dreams I had had in the past from my mother, although I won't keep this one from her, I guess it's the right time to tell her of my dream life, that morning, mom was still sleeping then, I banged the door, that was on usual, "who is there?" "It's me Paloma!" "Come in, the door is opened." Mom spoke with a slight broad voice, I quietly opened the door, the room was still dim with darkness, she then switch on the light, her face wore a surprise, over while I had come to see her that early morning, when she had sat up, "Paloma, what is the matter?" She questioned me expecting to hear something different: maybe that I needed a help of some sought.I approached her where she sat, sitting by her side, she stood up and walked into the rest room, which after a while she returned. I began. "Mother, there this particula
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Chapter: Chapter 1My name is Paloma, the first child of my family. I am seventeen years today, I was born in scotswood, Newcastle in England where my parents lived, my parents had moved into the town out of Saint Peters, when father decided to establish his gin company, he had to leave Saint Peters due to some sought of indigenous crisis. This year is 1873, the age of gin and the shadow stories of love potions: people get so drunk that they won't even go to work. This is an age where at least one out of two parents is a drunker, almost every man is a drunk. So many a couple will be so be drunk that they will beat their children leaving them with fatal injuries without any reason to point to. Majority of a clergy of priests are not left out of the spirit of the gin age, some priests have been caught countless of times drinking gin in the name of the church communion wine.Out of every five couples, three were married as one partner had successfully hypnotized by the other with the use o
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