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SMALL BULLIES: ASHES OF REDEMPTION

In a war-torn empire where power corrupts absolutely, seven broken warlords branded as monsters must defy their past to forge a future worth redeeming. Once feared as "The Ghost Tigers"—Zhang Wei’s brutal enforcers—Kalima Chileshe (Hellfire Incarnate), John Mwanabeti (The Golden Fist), and their brothers-in-arms unleashed devastation across the Jade Expanse. Kalima’s flames razed villages. Chisangalalo Zulu’s breath poisoned rivers. Vincent Kabonde twisted flesh into abominations. But when the warlord they served turns their affinities against their own families, they shatter their chains, becoming hunted outcasts with blood on their hands and empires on their trail. Haunted by the ashes of Frost Moon Province—a genocide Kalima can never undo—the Ghost Tigers are consumed by a desperate chase: to escape their sins, control their cursed gifts, and find a peace that feels forever out of reach. Their only anchors are the love of spouses they were forced to abandon: - Kalima’s healer wife, Mei Lin, whose faith in his humanity is fading. - John’s fierce swordsmith wife, **Hana, imprisoned for defying Zhang Wei. - Zulu’s herbalist wife, **Lihua**, dying from the toxins he once weaponized. Their quest leads them to the **"Breath of Heaven"**—an ancient philosophy teaching control over their destructive affinities. With this fragile hope, they unite with rebels and clans to build **"The Sanctuary"** in the poisoned Mourning Moss Swamp, transforming their powers into tools of healing: - Kalima’s fire now warms forges. - Zulu’s breath purifies blighted land. - Vincent’s bone-warping mends wounds. But Zhang Wei’s vengeance is relentless. He creates monstrous Serpent’s Teeth" soldiers and poisons the empire’s wells, blaming the Ghost Tigers. Facing annihilation, they make a final stand—not with fire and fury, but with irrefutable truth. Risking everything, they expose Zhang Wei’s atrocities to the Imperial Court, culminating in a celestial aurora over the capital—a beacon of their restraint and redemption. In the aftermath, the Ghost Tigers achieve the impossible: Reunite with their spouses against all odds. Cleanse the land they once poisoned. Build a sanctuary where affinity-bearers and refugees find hope. Force the empire to acknowledge their humanity. Years later, the Ghost Tigers stand not as warlords or monsters, but as guardians of the Sanctuary—a thriving city born from ashes. Kalima and Mei Lin heal beneath blossom trees where infernos once roared. John and Hana teach children to forge swords into plowshares. Vincent and Jia mend broken bones and broken pasts. Their scars remain, but their measure is finally taken in lives saved, not lives erased. "We chased shadows... and found our light not in hiding, but in building this." — Kalima Chileshe, Sanctuary Dawn
John_Mwanabeti · 2.8K Views

ILLICIT ROMANCE

Zelda Delacroix is no ordinary girl—raised in a world of affluence, power, and hidden secrets, she’s adopted into the prestigious Delacroix family, where appearances are everything and silence is survival. But beneath the surface of her new life lies a web of forbidden desire, fractured loyalties, and dangerous truths no one dares to speak. As Zelda tries to navigate university, dreams of becoming an architect, and the unrelenting expectations of the Delacroix household, she finds herself drawn to Lucien—the cold, enigmatic eldest son of the family who has always watched her from a distance. He’s off-limits, untouchable, and infuriatingly magnetic. Their connection simmers quietly, the tension growing more unbearable with each stolen glance and whispered word. But Lucien isn’t the only one watching her. The family’s secrets begin to unravel, and a forgotten brother erased from all records haunts the corners of Zelda’s life. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a dangerous conspiracy that could shatter the Delacroix name—and cost her everything. Meanwhile, rivals emerge. Marcella, a cunning girl from another elite family, pretends to befriend Zelda while scheming to steal Lucien. And Delphine Vale, a petite and seemingly harmless classmate, hides sinister intentions beneath her sweet smile. Every step Zelda takes forward is shadowed by betrayal. With her budding friendship with the genuine and free-spirited Ariyah, and the quiet support of her adoptive brothers Berrett and Ryan, Zelda tries to hold on to her sanity. But as the line between protector and possessor blurs in her relationship with Lucien, and long-buried feelings rise to the surface, Zelda must decide: Can she survive the weight of a love that was never meant to happen? And in a house built on secrets… who will burn first?
Nayah_briggs · 10.1K Views

THE YOUNGEST CEO IN AMERICA

In the glittering towers of New York’s elite, behind billion-dollar empires and dynastic politics, a storm brews—one born of betrayal, ambition, hidden identities, and redemption. The Youngest CEO in America is not just a tale of legacy and love; it is a searing journey into the cost of power and the reckoning that follows. At the eye of this emotional tempest is Steven Kock, the brilliant but tormented heir to the Kock Business Empire. Groomed by his exacting father, David Kock, Steven wears the title of CEO, but his soul bears the scars of a love lost—and a past denied. A stunning revelation sends him on a soul-altering journey to Africa, forcing him to confront a truth that could rewrite his entire bloodline. David Kock, the indomitable patriarch, built an empire on charm and ruthlessness. His death ignites a chain of events that threaten to collapse the legacy he fought to protect, as buried secrets claw to the surface. Rebecca Freeman, once the daughter of a maid, is now a brilliant law student—and the mother of Steven’s child. Banished and silenced, she raised her son in quiet dignity. Her reemergence is not just personal—it’s a direct threat to the empire that cast her out. Cherry Kock, the alluring daughter of Senator Goldman, hides behind a facade of perfection. Beneath lies pain, secrets, and loyalty twisted by power. More than Steven’s wife, Cherry is a volatile force waiting to erupt. Senator Goldman, a titan of politics and David’s lifelong ally, clings to an era of hidden deals and protected legacies. But even he cannot contain the chaos Steven’s awakening will unleash. Lurking in the shadows is Nicholas Marino—a man of cold intellect and covert power. Tied to international crime and embedded within Kock Merchant Bank, he orchestrates a dangerous resurrection of the past. Then there’s Steven Kock Jr.—thirteen, brilliant, and orphaned by assassination. Raised in truth by Rebecca, he now leads one of the world’s most powerful corporations. But in the boardroom, youth is no shield. He must fight for justice, legacy, and the family the world tried to erase. From New York to the ancestral lands of Anioma, this saga crosses continents and generations. Guided by Madam Theresa Agun and the wise Stanley Orji, Steven must confront not only his lineage—but a spiritual covenant long broken. This is not just about empire. It is about blood, truth, and the brutal price of rewriting fate.
gifted_writers · 11.6K Views
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