Wretchedly Rich

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 21

THE WAKE-UP CALL: THE RESURRECTION

The twelve tribes: Eje, Evie, Ekwo, Erie, Ele, Esa, Eti, Ekpe, Efa, Eme, Erin and Ekpoh—the tribes of the kingdom of Ishekpe—were in mourning, with their heads gone. The elders at that time were considered rulers of each tribe. They governed the people and made the law, ruled with an iron fist, making the people spite them. Every normal Igbo story would tell of great kings who ruled and were loved by their people, but this wasn’t the case for the elders of the twelve tribes.

Their death was a blessing for all who wanted them gone. But not many rejoiced at the sound of their demise.

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‘Hmm. So the boy thinks himself a hero?’ Ukpaka chuckled. ‘I will not rest until I see he’s dead—

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Ukpaka stood in the middle of Oshirishi river, with hands stretched out and lips muttering words the river could hear as it swirled, revealing a world below. The image of a woman appeared—her face demon-like and hair thrice as long. She was the devil’s bride; ruler of the dark kingdom; and her demoness…

The Chosen One

I thought it had all ended. The war was only beginning and was to last if something wasn’t done.

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“Obiajulum! Obiajulum!”

“Ma!”

It was the voice of my mother—I thought she was calling for a reason.

“Nne, I’m coming.”

I was in my room studying for the exams. I had completely forgotten that I was the only one at home, when suddenly, I came to a stop at my mind’s reminder.

Freezing as the hairs on my skin stood erect, I heard the hooting sound of an owl, as the creature appeared, scaring me to death. “Jesus!”

The horrific creature made its usual turn, still standing, taking the form of a man, as it said, “Your soul is all we want!”