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

 Linda, Emma, and Nina sat at the dining table, each lost in their own thoughts. Emma's restless tapping on the ground made Nina feel a bit uneasy. "Hey, could you please not do that? It's disrupting my thought process," Nina requested, causing Emma to stop. "Sorry about that," he apologized. After a long moment of contemplation, Emma turned to Nina. "Hey, now that your thinking process isn't disrupted, mind sharing with us what you've been thinking about?" he asked. "Haha, funny," Nina mimicked, rolling her eyes. "You really have to tease me?" "Clearly, I didn't. You're the one making that up. I just asked a simple question," Emma replied innocently. "Oh, a simple question, is it? Coming from you, I know you're just doing it to get back at me," Nina retorted. Sensing the tension rising, Linda intervened. "Can we please not argue now? I mean, Gideon is with Richard, and we don't k...

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...