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I began to move away from my bed, still half-asleep, when suddenly I felt a rush of cold water drenching my body. The icy sensation jolted me awake, filled with fear, confusion, and sadness all at once. It was my mother who had doused me with water. Tears welled up in my eyes, and I…
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In a salon, I encountered a young girl, no older than fifteen or sixteen. Her gaze was filled with resentment as she remarked, “You look so beautiful after makeup! You’d shine brightly under the right lighting. It’s a shame you’re tying the knot with Abdul.” Her words stung, and in my heart, I silently prayed,…
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Rayyanat! Rayyanat!! Rayyanat!!! She was just 16 years old when her father called her. She came running, responding with “Na’am, Abba.” Her father was silent, gazing at Rayyanat, whose complexion resembled chocolate. However, her appearance was far from glamorous. She wore a tattered shirt and a dress that had seen better days, except for her…
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He paced back and forth in the middle of the room, his hands clasped behind his back. It was evident that he was deeply troubled and in search of a solution. The walls of the room seemed to echo with the words, “It’s impossible!” These words had spread throughout the city. “Bankruptcy? Me? Alhaji Shamsu…
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She embraced her child tightly in the desolate desert, surrounded by nothing but the remains of a once-prominent construction site belonging to the wealthy and renowned Admr Rotarian. This place, where everything lay in ruins, seemed to have erased and forgotten its history. Amidst the wreckage of this campaign, she had sought refuge with her…
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**NOTE:**_This book serves as a commentary on married life, shedding light on contemporary issues and challenges faced within marriages. If this story resonates with your own experiences, please understand that my intention is not to criticize or harm, but to offer insights and guidance. Writing and correction are my primary objectives, raising awareness is my…
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The tall young woman appeared as if she were from royal blood, her age no more than twenty-three or twenty-four. Her presence demanded attention, despite not being conventionally beautiful. Her face possessed a certain allure that captivated onlookers. However, today, her countenance was marred by extreme sadness. As we observed her, it became evident that…
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“Kinga Hanisah! I swear, I can’t do it. I’d rather run away from this doomed marriage! I can’t marry Ikrama!” I exclaimed in distress. Hanisah opened her eyes in shock and replied, “But have you considered how Babi will feel? If you run away from your wedding…” Midway through our conversation, I discreetly sent a…
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She lay on the bed beneath a cozy blanket, peacefully asleep. Asma’u recounted a vivid dream where an elegant woman, at least 45 years old, had entered her room. In a drowsy voice, she mumbled, “Umma, please grant me just five more minutes.” Umma, with a warm smile, replied, “You’ve already spoken for five minutes,…