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Born to be a priest - A short story

Marriage is said to be a union of two, for better or for worse. However, this vow is quickly rubbished when things turn south. "Born to be a priest" that talks about the tribulations Ihuoma had to go through, owing to childlessness in marriage. Jidefor, her husband, who was badly in need of a child went behind her back in search of a 'fruitful wife'.

"A man has the right to marry as many wives as he can take care of!" He fumed, when cautioned by the elders. To what limits would his intents reach?

Catch the thrill and suspense that awaits you in this story.

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The scent of home - A short story

Nkiru hated the idea of returning to Nigeria after lengthy spells in the United States. She found it hard to accommodate the thought of greeting old grannies, red cap chiefs and masquerades that paraded the streets of Enugu. Then the unexpected happened; Chike, Nkiru's only brother passed on after an acute ailment. Dad quickly purchases plane tickets for everyone, including Nkiru... Destination, Nigeria. How will Nkiru deal with the turn of events? Will she travel back to Nigeria with her family, or not?

Find out!

https://coutales.com/literature-id-104-title-the-scent-of-home