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

  Richard's journey back to the city felt both long and short. Long because of the distance, yet too short for him to properly strategize his next move. As soon as he reached the riverbank, he knew he needed to come up with a plan quickly, but his mind was still racing. “Damn! I can’t believe I couldn’t come up with a plan in all this time. Things would’ve been easier if Emma were here,” Richard muttered to himself as he paced around the riverbank, panic setting in. “Gideon is definitely looking for me now. Alright, here’s what I’ll do: I’ll head back to Linda, Emma, and Nina. Together, we’ll come up with a plan to stop Gideon. I’m not letting his blood end up on my hands.” "But wait," Richard said, still panicking. "If I don't kill him, he'll kill me. Oh my God, this is bad. I can't believe I threatened a world-class murderer. What should I do now?" He tried to hold himself together, desperately attempting to calm down. After a long period of panick...

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...

The following morning, after a restless yet surprisingly comfortable night's sleep, Linda made her way to the kitchen in search of some refreshing water. As she entered, she found Richard diligently drying the freshly washed dishes. Their eyes met, and an unspoken tension filled the air. Surveying the kitchen, Linda noticed that the tumbler she needed was placed too high for her to reach. With a frustrated groan, she stretched as far as she could, attempting to grasp it. Unbeknownst to her, Richard had silently moved closer behind her. In a swift motion, he reached out and effortlessly retrieved the tumbler before handing it to her. Later in the morning, Nina and Emma busied themselves preparing breakfast together in the kitchen. As they worked side by side, Emma paused and approached Nina with a suggestion. "Hey, I was thinking, maybe we could go on a picnic together later. Just enjoy some time alone," Emma proposed, a hopeful expression on his face. Nina smiled warmly a...

Richard lay in bed, his eyes snapping open at the insistent buzzing of his phone. With a sigh, he reached out with his left hand, fumbling for the device on the bedside table. As he unlocked the screen, his heart raced with anticipation. Scanning the message, Richard's gaze darted up from the screen to the still form of Nina and Emmanuel, nestled together in peaceful slumber. He hesitated for a moment, torn between the urgency of the situation and the desire not to disturb their rest. "Hey guys," Richard murmured, his voice low but urgent. "I just got the address for Linda and Franklin. We need to head there now." Nina stirred slightly, her brow furrowing in confusion. "Richard, it's barely dawn. Can't this wait until daylight?" she mumbled, her voice muffled by the warmth of Emmanuel's embrace. Emmanuel nodded in agreement, his grip tightening around Nina. "Yeah, let's not rush into anything. We'll be more effective once the s...

  Linda was gripped with grave panic upon learning that Franklin wasn't who he appeared to be. Standing at the river banks of the villa, she was lost in deep contemplation. After spending a considerable amount of time by the water, she gathered herself and made her way back to the house, pretending ignorance to ensure her own safety.  Despite her inner turmoil, she couldn't muster the courage to reach out to Richard, whom she had previously pushed away. Feelings of sadness and fear overwhelmed her, yet she knew she had to conceal these emotions. Upon arriving at the house, Linda found Franklin already cooking. As he noticed her return, he approached her and enveloped her in a hug. "Hey, you had me worried. I'm sorry for acting like a jerk. I promise I won't smoke again," he reassured her. Linda nodded in acknowledgment and quietly made her way to the room. As Linda made her way to the room, Franklin noticed her somber mood and inquired, "Hey, is there any...

Richard and Emmanuel engaged in hand-to-hand combat training, their arms wrapped with bandages. The training session was both challenging and intense, with punches landing and dodges executed skillfully. Emmanuel's progress was evident as he made it difficult for Richard to gain an advantage. Richard's agility became apparent when Emma attempted to shove him, only to have Richard swiftly dodge and execute a leg tackle, causing Emma to land on the ground with a pained "Ouch." "I almost thought I had you there," Emma remarked. "Well, you didn't," Richard replied, extending a hand to help Emma up. "I have to give it to you; you're a fast learner," Richard acknowledged. "It took me almost three months to reach an average level in combat, but you've managed it in just weeks. If you keep this up, you might even surpass me." "Don't flatter me enough, let's go again," Emma retorted, squeezing his hands in r...

  After the judge delivered his verdict, the courtroom erupted with noise and whispers. Many questioned why such a severe punishment was handed down for Richard's assault on Franklin. As the police escorted Richard out of the court to the waiting police van, Emma and Nina hurried after him. "Hang in there, Richard," Emma urged as they trailed the police towards the van and watched as he was locked inside. As the police van drove off, Nina and Emma quickly headed in the opposite direction, got into their car, and began following the van. Inside the van, the police officers kept a close watch on Richard as he broke the silence. "I'm sure Gideon has a hand in this," Richard asserted. "Your boss is so scared of me that he wants to eliminate me, right?" Richard's tone was defiant. "Well, bad news for him. I'm not the kind of person you can easily get rid of," Richard stated boldly. The police officer remained silent in response. "...