The seemingly powerful are mere lambs to those who gave them power
HIDDEN DARKNESS CH 22
The city stretched and yawned, shaking the sleep from its eyes. Those who ruled the night tidied up, preparing to relinquish the city to the day walkers.
Ola sat at a round breakfast table, awaiting the first rays signalling the end of the true night. Continue reading “HIDDEN DARKNESS CH 22”
I hate you as I had loved you; Deeply
HIDDEN DARKNESS CH 21
Amo could taste it, victory in her grasp. Never had she felt such an intense need to inflict pain on a man. “Kill him!” her mind demanded, pushing her body to respond. His heart Continue reading “HIDDEN DARKNESS CH 21”
My heart My soul I give to you even as you color me black and blue
HIDDEN DARKNESS CH 20
In sync, Ola and Malaozi dove behind the bar, knocking glasses and bottles aside. The bartender who served them diligently no where to be seen.
“Is there no one that doesn’t want you dead?”
“You?”
“Think again.”
May you always be brave in the shadows till the sun shines upon you again.
HIDDEN DARKNESS CH 19
Devils come out to play when light loses to the darkness. Nestled in the bosom of the dark, fear thrives giving life to our worst nightmares. Every subtle Continue reading “HIDDEN DARKNESS CH 19”
To have you at my side I happily damn my soul
THE STORY SO FAR : Darkness has fallen on the Lagos Metropolis and with it the underworld claim the city once again as the knowledge of Duhu’s return spreads. For the day walkers they remain unaffected for the most part but there are an unlucky or ‘lucky’ Continue reading “HIDDEN DARKNESS 18.5”
I will own you. Mind; Body; Soul
HIDDEN DARKNESS CH 18
From above, a city returns to a more primitive time, adopting the color of Maria who police often rode. A citywide power outage was not common in this metropolis home to millions, but this time it had forced safety circuit breakers to trip for many found within its limits. Within the dark fear grew. Continue reading “HIDDEN DARKNESS CH 18”
To doubt those close to you is to show your trust in them
HIDDEN DARKNESS CH 17
An unbroken metal fence with a concrete base formed an irregular shape around where Ola sat, his feet soaking in a large round public water fountain. Its waters currently lay still. At its center was a statue of four eagles in different stages of flight Continue reading “HIDDEN DARKNESS CH 17”
Will the devil take me or will my maker protect me
HIDDEN DARKNESS CH 16
“May the Lord be in your heart and help you to confess your sins with true sorrow.”
Unconsciously the words came out of Ore’s lips. It had been drilled into him so well in the seminary, it wasn’t until the last word faded away he realized he had uttered them.
“Wait, did you say you are about to sin?”
Dread in my heart. Fear in my bones. Don’t know what to do. Maybe i’ll pray for a glimmer of hope
SUMMARY : DRAGGED FROM THE QUIET VILLAGE IN OSUN STATE, OLA SURVIVES AN AMBUSH WITH THE HELP OF HIS UNWILLING BODYGUARD MALAOZI WHO THEN USES A JEEP TO RACE TO THE CHURCH OF SAINTS IN MARINA LAGOS TO ATTEND THE Continue reading “HIDDEN DARKNESS CH 15”
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