Login to ManoBook
icon 0
icon TOP UP
rightIcon
icon Reading History
rightIcon
icon Sign out
rightIcon
icon Get the APP
rightIcon
Whispers Of The Savannah

Whispers Of The Savannah

Excelloveday8

5.0
Comment(s)
View
14
Chapters

In the heart of the African savannah lies the village of Ndomo, where Amina, a young girl with a mysterious heritage, discovers an ancient artifact linked to her ancestors' forgotten power. The artifact, long buried in the earth, holds immense energy capable of shaping the future of her people and the land itself. As Amina comes to understand her connection to this force, she is torn between embracing its power to protect her village or resisting its dangerous influence, knowing that the same power led to the fall of her ancestors. Amina's journey is fraught with internal and external conflicts, as rival clans seek the artifact to control the land, and Amina grapples with the temptation to wield its strength. Betrayal, self-doubt, and the weight of legacy shadow her every step. The artifact's power, a force that once corrupted and destroyed her ancestors, now seeks to possess her, forcing Amina to make choices that will define her future-and the future of Ndomo. As the darkness returns, Amina must confront not only the external threats that endanger her people but also the dangerous pull of the artifact within her. The line between good and evil blurs as she faces the ultimate question: can she control the artifact's power, or will it consume her like it did those before her? With a suspenseful cliffhanger, the novel explores themes of identity, the burden of legacy, the corrupting influence of power, and the courage to make difficult choices for the greater good.

Chapter 1 The Dreamer In The Dust

Amina stood at the edge of the savannah, the heat of the sun pressing down on her skin as a swirl of golden dust danced in the wind. The vast expanse of the land seemed endless, stretching beyond the horizon, and yet here she was-small, insignificant in the grand sweep of nature, bound by the limitations of her village and her gender. In Ndomo, girls like her were expected to marry, start families, and live a life that had already been scripted for them before they were born. But Amina was different. She didn't want to marry a man she barely knew.

She didn't want to be confined to the life of a wife and mother. Instead, she dreamed of something far bigger, far grander than anything Ndomo could offer-a future in the city, perhaps even as a doctor, bringing modern medicine to heal those who suffered from illnesses that traditional healers like her mother could not cure.

The village elders often scolded her, saying, "Your place is here, in the home, helping your mother with the herbs. Dreams of a world beyond the savannah are meant for men, not girls like you." But Amina was determined. At night, when the rest of the village was asleep, she would slip away from the comfort of her family's hut and sneak into the fields with her small, tattered notebook. Under the soft glow of the stars, she would read the books that her teacher had given her-books that spoke of science, medicine, and wonders of the world far beyond Ndomo's borders. Her dreams were not just figments of her imagination, but the blueprint of her destiny. She had to get out of here.

But then, the illness came.

At first, it was small-one or two cases of fever and weakness. It didn't seem like anything alarming. However, within days, it spread like wildfire, leaving whole families paralyzed with fear. People started coughing up blood. Their skin turned pale and cracked. The elders called it a curse, but Amina, in her heart of hearts, knew it was something far more sinister. It was as if the earth itself was sick, as though the land was rejecting its people.

Her brother, Kofi, was the first to fall ill in their family. The fever came on quickly, and before Amina could even try to help him, he was lying unconscious, his breathing shallow. Their mother, Mama Zuri, did her best with the herbs and potions she had learned over the years, but it wasn't enough. Amina's heart clenched as she realized that if something didn't change, if she didn't do something, her brother-her only sibling-might not make it through the night.

Continue Reading

Other books by Excelloveday8

More

You'll also like

My Husband's Other Woman, My Stolen Life

My Husband's Other Woman, My Stolen Life

Rabbit
3.5

"Ethan, this is unethical. It's criminal. She hasn't consented." Those chilling words, whispered in the sterile hum of an operating room, were the first thing I heard as consciousness flickered back. My heart pounded, cold dread snaking through my veins. Dr. Ben Carter, Ethan's old friend, was arguing with him. "She's my girlfriend, Ben. Practically my wife," Ethan scoffed, his voice laced with a terrifying casualness. "Chloe needs this kidney. Ava is a perfect match." Kidney. Chloe. My blood ran cold. The beautiful, fragile Chloe Vahn, who had always haunted our relationship, was now taking a piece of me, quite literally. I tried to scream, to move, but my body felt like lead, my throat raw. I felt a sharp tug, a searing line of fire on my side-the scalpel. Ten years of love, of sacrifice, building Ethan Reed and his company back from nothing, all for this. To be carved up like an animal for the woman he truly loved. When I finally regained full awareness, Ethan was by my bedside, a practiced look of concern on his face, spinning a lie about a ruptured ovarian cyst. But then, the overheard nurse's whispered conversation confirmed my nightmare: "Chloe's kidney transplant... he barely left her side." The pieces slammed into place. My despair solidified into a cold, hard resolve. No more. I grabbed my phone, scrolling to one contact I hadn't dared to call. Noah Hayes, Ethan's rival, a man of integrity. My finger trembled as I typed. "Noah," I managed, my voice raspy. "Are you still looking for a COO who knows Reed Innovate's strategies... and perhaps, a wife?" The silence stretched, then his voice, calm and serious, cut through the noise of my crumbling world. "My jet, seven days. LaGuardia."

MY MASTERS

MY MASTERS

Mercy Kay
4.9

For as long as Emily can remember, she has wanted to overcome her shyness and explore her sexuality. Still, everything changes when she receives an invitation to visit one of the town's most prestigious BDSM clubs, DESIRE'S DEN. On the day she chose to peruse the club, she noticed three men, all dressed in suits, standing on the upper level, near the railing. Despite her limited vision, she persisted in fixating on them. Their towering statues belied the toned bodies concealed by their sharply tailored suits-or so she could tell. The hair of two of them was short and dark, and the third had light brown-possibly blond-hair that reached the shoulders. The dark, crimson background incised their figures, exuding an air of mystery and strength. They stood in stark contrast to the unfiltered, primal energy that pulsed through the club. Shocked by the desires these men aroused in her, she was disappointed to learn that they were masters seeking a slave to divide and conquer. She couldn't afford the fee, and she also realized that they were outside her league. Emily hurriedly left the club, feeling disappointed and depressed, unaware that she had also caught the group's attention. A world of wicked pleasure, three handsome men. Over the years, they have lived a life of decadence, their lavish lair serving as a stage for their most sinister desires. But despite the unending parade of willing subjects, one woman sticks out. A mysterious stranger with white porcelain skin and a killer body, a slave, a name with no address, the first lady to attract their eye and they will go to any length to obtain her no matter the consequences.

Chapters
Read Now
Download Book