Abuja City Journal Essay Competition

The Super Soldier in the City, the invincible champion who strides across the urban landscape, wanders through day and night.

The title pretty much says it all. This is the journal of Jane Brown. Each journal entry may be very short or very long. Entries may be close together or far apart. It depends on when and if Jane decides to or remembers to update her journal. If ever. Just like most of the non-diary or journal writer keepers out there - or uninspired authors. Yep. Warning: VERY SLOOOW updates. This is a story written on a whim. Let's see how long the inspiration will last for. This style of writing is somewhat experimental. Disclaimer: This is a work of FICTION and is not based on any one person. Any portrayal of real people or real events (excluding some major world events) is entirely accidental and coincidental. It is in not in any way, shape of form meant to be a commentary on anyone or anything, even less on current issues in society. This is literally meant to be boring (hence the ordinary title) without being too boring. It is just about the average slow paced life and interests of an average person. (Not meant for and not interested in contracting.)

this is the journal entry of a young woman going through the motions and growing as a person.

Suffering the machinations of family, Remus is sent to the newly built border city of Greltheaven. A place filled with opportunities but also dangers. If it had been up to him, he would have stayed in the safety of the empire, slowly building his business as he had planned, but he did not have a choice, either go to the dangerous city or live a mediocre life. Which he is not willing to do. Swearing revenge, he packed his bags and moved to Greltheaven, a city of great dangers and fortune. ... A brothel is not an easy business to run, much less get success, but since fate had so kindly decreed it upon him, he will not only run the brothel but will make it immensely successful. He had plans, big plans for it; he only hoped the city would remain standing long enough to turn his small business into an empire. … There will be 5 Chapters a week, from Monday to Friday.

At Western Star University, Soren Mitaka, a gifted but unmotivated psychology student, conceals his intelligence to avoid attention. Despite excelling on the entrance exam, he lacks a sense of purpose. This changes when he encounters Raine Fukuyo, a mysterious girl with exceptional abilities facing a similar struggle in finding direction. Their shared intellect and unspoken competition foster a connection that leads to a transformative journey. Through their pursuit of self-discovery, Soren and Raine uncover meaning, companionship, and a renewed sense of hope.

After Angelo Hernandez's parents kick him out of the house for being gay the sixteen-year-old takes his own life by jumping off a bridge. But he doesn't stay dead for long. He comes back to life after a stranger places an angelic halo in his chest turning him into an angel. Angelo finds out he has superhuman powers, superhuman strength, can teleport and can move through walls. He explores L. A with his newfound powers and he's having fun with it. That's until he notices something strange, something dark, he follows that darkness and finds out it's a monster. He attempts to fight that monster with his new powers but he's not skilled and doesn't know how to use his powers in battle. Luckily these young vigilantes come to his rescue saving him from the monster which he finds out is a demon. And turns out these young vigilantes are Nephilims, half-human, half-angel hybrids that protect humans from demonic creatures. They take Angelo to their headquarters and explain to him that there's a man with a dark agenda who has stolen angelic halos from heaven and is turning humans into angels to build an army and now they have to stop him. Angelo not only has to navigate his life as a gay teen living in 90s California but now he's an angel who has to learn more about his powers and the world outside of planet Earth. He meets new friends, enemies and love. But will Angelo stay on the good side or will he allow himself to be consumed by darkness?

East of Eden, the angels' home, was where Idris lived, bound by the Celestial King's law. This law forbade angels from visiting the mortal realms, separating the divine from the human world. The law was clear: angels were not to interact with mortals. But Idris and his friends secretly defied this law. They would sneak out of Eden, drawn to the allure of the mortal world. In Spellbound City, they indulged in forbidden pleasures: mortal cuisine, intoxicating elixirs, and fleeting joys. One fateful night, their clandestine adventure turned tragic. Ambushed in a dark alley, Idris's friends fell to the Reaper's merciless blade. Idris, severely wounded, lost his wings – the very essence of his being. The cost of his defiance was devastating: - His friends, slain. - His connection to divine magic, severed. - His status, reduced to an Outcast. Among angels, wingless ones were shunned, cast aside as aberrations. And now, Idris faced exile and contempt. The weight of his loss crushed him. Grief, guilt, and shame battled within. Idris's existence, once full of purpose, now teetered on the brink of destruction. But now one desire consumed him: to retrieve his lost wings.

The Unknown City: The Last Hope of the Masses is a gripping tale of rebellion, hope, and transformation. It explores the power of ideas to overthrow tyranny, the struggle for freedom in a fractured world, and the belief that even in the darkest of times, a single city can change the fate of a nation.

Nick unexpectedly travels back to the day when the virus broke out. Confronted with his zombified roommate and the perilous situation of the roommate's girlfriend, he decides to take action. In this post-apocalyptic world, he vows to become the strongest man and create an incredibly secure refuge. The story begins with Nick's rebirth as he discovers the opportunity to change the future. He becomes close companions with his roommate Miya and Riya, as boyfriend Amol. However, when Amol is infected and turns into a zombie, Nick must act decisively to protect himself and Miya. Nick awakens to a supernatural ability called the "Art of creation," which allows him to create any things like food and other technology and construct buildings, becoming his weapon for survival. He uses this power to strengthen himself continuously and seek the path of survival. However, his relationship with Miya starts to undergo subtle changes, forcing him to confront emotional challenges. As the story unfolds, readers will immerse themselves in gripping plots and complex character relationships. Nick's growth, struggles, and emotional development with numerous women and a create for woman life as a luxury fantasy like a hidden city where he is king of all women in the post-apocalyptic world form the core of the story. It's a world full of challenges and opportunities, and Nick's narrative is about continuous growth and overcoming oneself, showing readers the hardships of surviving in the apocalypse and the complexity of human nature.

Just more old journal entries of mine, but this time things are a bit more...weighty? Complicated? These journals were written 12 years after those of Volume 1! Let us cringe a little more. Maybe a little less? Looking back now, I wasn't that naive...was I? *Names will be omitted and replaced with "XXXXX" in order to keep some semblance of privacy.*

Yin, a charming teenager with a passion for video games, suddenly finds himself trapped in a game world known as Parallel City. Here, he must navigate a competitive landscape filled with powerful players. Given the chance to choose his abilities and level up, Yin quickly realizes he’s outmatched and seen as weak by others. Determined to prove his worth, he throws himself into battles, striving to gain new skills and abilities. With each fight, he seeks to rise above the challenges and earn respect in a city where strength reigns supreme. Will he become the hero he dreams of, or will he remain just another low-level player?

The daughter of a noble, Aurelia, unexpectedly enrolls in the most prestigious Academy in the Empire of Fiore. With boredom following the young maiden, Aurelia decides to create a small club and keep a journal to record her upcoming adventures during her time in the Academy.

set in the same world as "Nevermore Zero" is now in a distant time, over 2000 years has passed after the events. Alexandra is on a quest to find out the truth of the death of her parents while she us guided by the one she hates the most.

Humans? It's just another form of life. Who cares if one or two die? That's what they wanted to do to me after all, they sent me to my death. They taught us nothing, no swordsmanship, no magic, barely any armor. Why should I care for humans after what they did, killing a pig and slaughtering a human brings the same feeling of relief, but one's easier to access. So why can't I kill them all? Tyler Greenheart is a man who was cursed in his previous life by the Reaper of Death. His life force constantly gets sucked out from him, shortening his life span and causing pain. When he reaches the age of 15 he is sent out to war against the Elven Tribes as a meat shield due to his lack of talent and lack of spirit, when out on the front lines he kills someone in self defense and feels a sense of comfort and pain relief. He absorbed some of the person's life span and the rest was offered to the Reaper to take, and was absorbed instead of his own. After feeling relief for the first time he decides to turn to the life of a murderer and slowly gets crueler and crueler to appease the curse. Cover is temporary.

Sophia Amara Valdez thought moving to Manila would bring her one step closer to her dreams. But she never expected her first job would lead her back to Raki Zed Valdez, the wealthy, arrogant childhood bully she’d hoped to forget. Now working as Zed's live-in tutor, Sophia finds herself forming unexpected friendships with him and his inner circle, slowly uncovering their hidden complexities beneath confident facades. Things grow even more complicated when she meets Zed’s best friend, Mattias Joaquin Evangelista. Quiet, serious, and enigmatic, Mattias possesses a hidden vulnerability that Sophia can't ignore. Their connection is undeniable, yet unspoken secrets keep them from surrendering fully to their feelings. Torn between Zed’s unpredictable protectiveness and Mattias’s quiet strength, Sophia finds herself entangled in a complicated web of emotions that could threaten her heart and future. Just as Sophia begins to settle into her new life, her world is shattered by devastating betrayals and long-buried secrets from her past. Unexpected deaths, hidden family ties, and dangerous revelations force her to confront the truth about who she truly is and the lengths others will go to either protect or destroy her. As she struggles to navigate love, loyalty, and revenge, Sophia faces the ultimate question. Can she forgive those who have wronged her, or will she be drawn into a destiny she never wanted?

Journey of a betrayed soldier in a apocalyptic fantasy world. No string attached, he will decide his own fate prevail or perish. Not every fantasy world is a good place. Sometimes, it's worse than where we came from.

1. The Echoes of Forgotten Cities Genre: Science Fiction/Mystery Premise:In a distant future where Earth is nearly uninhabitable, humanity has spread across the galaxy, colonizing distant planets. However, a echoes of the past. As they investigate, they realize these cities hold the key to understanding an advanced civilization that predates humanity. But these cities are not just echoes; they are time-locked fragments that could unravel the fabric of the universe. The archaeologists must race against time to decode the mystery before the cities consume reality itself.

A strange indie game suddenly pops up out of no where. Mysterious disappearances follow. The game codex set in a futuristic earth, implores it's players to forge their own part, providing to progression path but riddled with mysteries.

There is a special team operating in the shadows in the sprawling, fog-enshrouded city of Cinderfire. They’re known as the Ninth Division, a covert unit within the police force tasked with investigating the unexplained and the cases that ordinary officers can’t handle, where the rules of the supernatural apply. John Carter, a hardened war veteran and the team's newest member, is about to get his first taste of what lurks in the city's dark corners.

Ten years of military life, guarding the vast territory of thousands of miles! Returning in glory, dominating the world! For old acquaintances, those who have shown kindness will be rewarded with a lifetime of prosperity; Those who have wronged me will face the annihilation of their entire families.

This is a world that has magic, adventure, and redemption join the Blackbands on their adventure across the globe as they take on different enemies and gain new friends. Updates weekly! Created by-Jwoofy Insta @Jwoofy101

In an alternate world where mystical creatures are just part of everyday life, a man and his werewolf partner uphold the rule of law. Follow their journey as they keep the streets of Warren City clean.

*A true story based, provided to be a healing space. No one in this world is completely perfect, no matter how nice they appear. As a daughter of a hotheaded yet loving father, I, Agnes Xie Dubois, present you my very treasured journal. Let's dive in into my remarkable past! About? ✓ A family which started as a 'not ideal' type, but they try their best building a comfy home ✓ Focused on father-daughter relationship, where each of the family members begin to understand each other. ✓ Poetry, motivation, and psychology ✓ New, out of the box, yet catchy writing style ✓ Written with both good and bad memories ✓ Female oriented, but readers are not restricted to genders ✓ No politics, nor offensive or sensitive thing ✓ Comedy scenes ✓ Teen fiction, yet open for adults Important Promise: • All chapters in this novel will be free to read until the competition ends

Literally just a bunch of old journal entries of mine. Cringe along with me as I relive these days. It's been at least 15 years...some of these are as old as 20! How bad could it be? *Names will be omitted and replaced with "XXXXX" in order to keep some semblance of privacy.*