DUMOBA STORIES-YOUNG ADULTS,LITERACY STORY,SCI-FI STORIES,

As Richard found himself with the sharp edge of a large sword pressing against his neck, beads of sweat began to form on his forehead. Despite the intense pressure and fear coursing through him, he struggled to maintain his composure. Gideon's voice cut through the tense atmosphere, his patience wearing thin. "I believe I've made myself quite clear," he stated firmly, his tone dripping with menace. "Linda, either sign those papers now or witness the end of your beloved boyfriend." Linda's heart raced as she faced an impossible choice, her mind racing with the weight of the decision before her. Emmanuel, already in a panic, looked at Linda urgently. "Linda, please sign it! What on earth are you waiting for?" he said, growing impatient. Linda turned to Gideon, questioning, "If I sign this, do you promise not to bother us again? I mean, what are the odds of that? If I do sign it, will we leave here alive?" "I can assure you, my

 BeforeVictor departed after resolving the differences among the four friends, he shared some crucial information with them. Gideon plans to convene a meeting with the board of directors and shareholders of Prime Tech. The agenda is to negotiate the sale of their shares to Gideon, and notably, I won't be present at the meeting. Additionally, based on information I acquired, it appears that Gideon intends to minimize security presence at the meeting to avoid drawing attention to himself. It's a secret gathering, and he's taking steps to reduce his security detail, with fewer Falcons expected to be present to protect him. "Victor, when exactly is this meeting taking place?" Emmanuel inquired, his eyes narrowing with determination. "This could be the perfect opportunity to apprehend Gideon. With reduced security and the element of surprise on our side, he won't see us coming." "Victor said the meeting is tomorrow at noon," Emmanuel relayed, hi

After the tense supper, the entire apartment was cloaked in silence, with everyone retreating to their respective rooms, avoiding interaction. A knock echoed through the stillness, prompting Richard, with his bow and arrow in hand, to approach the door cautiously. "Who's there?" he called out, receiving no response. Peering through the peephole, he caught sight of a male figure in a suit. With a steady hand, he cracked the door open slightly, his arrow poised and ready. "Hey, hey, hey, it's me, Victor," the figure announced hastily, seeking to reassure Richard. Richard let out a deep sigh of relief. "Gosh, I almost killed you. What the hell are you doing here?" "Well, things have really gotten out of hand, and you guys are kind of all I've got," Victor explained. "What are you talking about?" Emmanuel interjected as he stepped out of the room. "Can I come in?" Victor asked, and Richard gestured for him to sit down

After a restful night's sleep, Linda awoke to find Nina still fast asleep, snoring loudly. Glancing around, she realized they were back in their apartment. Feeling a chill, she wrapped herself in a blanket and got up. It was only 6 am, and the morning was still dark. Quietly stepping out of the room, she spotted Emma slouched in a chair, fast asleep. The sound of the door opening stirred him awake, and he greeted her immediately. "Hey, Linda. How are you feeling?" he asked, rising from his seat. "Is Nina awake yet?" Shaking her head, Linda replied, "No, she's still asleep. Why are you out here? You should be in your room resting," she scolded gently. "Well, after what happened yesterday, we couldn't sleep. We're watching over you guys just to make sure you're safe," Emma explained. Linda glanced around and inquired, "Where is Richard?" "He's outside. It's his turn to keep watch until dawn," Emma res

Richard and Emma were engrossed in playing video games in the sitting room, but Emma seemed distracted. "Hey bro, what's up?" Richard asked casually, noticing Emma's lack of focus. Emma glanced at the clock and let out a sigh. "It's already 4 pm, and we haven't heard anything from them. I have a bad feeling about this." Richard smirked and teased, "I thought you were advising me to stay away from Linda for the time being. Looks like someone's missing her." "I'm not missing Nina. I just feel like maybe Gideon has gotten to them or something," Emma retorted. "Admit it, mate, you miss her," Richard teased further. "You know what? I'm starting to feel uneasy too. How about we check their location and go see them?" Emma hesitated, knowing it might not be a good idea, but eventually agreed. "Alright, let's do that," he said as they moved to the room and opened the laptop to track their where

  Following their triumphant victory and successful rescue, they sped away from the scene with Emmanuel at the wheel and Richard seated beside him, lost in his own contemplations. Linda and Nina occupied the backseat, enveloped in a heavy silence, with only the hum of the accelerating engine breaking the stillness. Breaking the uncomfortable silence, Emmanuel spoke up, addressing Linda with concern. "Hey, Linda, how are you feeling? Are you injured? If you need anything, even a hospital visit, just let us know," he offered, glancing around at the occupants of the car. Linda hesitated for a moment before responding, "I'm actually okay. Thank you for asking." She paused, then directed her attention to Emmanuel. "And your name is...?" "Emmanuel," he replied with a friendly smile. "And beside me is my girlfriend, Nina." "Nice to meet you, Emmanuel," Linda acknowledged "And of course, you know Richard," Emmanuel said