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

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 ...

As the arrow struck one of the Falcon men, he crumpled to the ground in agony, sending a shockwave of fear through the remaining Falcons. They looked up to see Richard, poised above them with another arrow notched to his bow. "I said, get away from her!" Richard's voice boomed, his eyes flashing with determination as he drew two more arrows simultaneously and let them fly. The arrows found their marks, felling two more men who collapsed to the ground in pain. In the midst of the chaos, some of the Falcons fled in terror while others opened fire at Richard. With lightning reflexes, he dodged the incoming bullets, swiftly evading their attacks as he made a strategic retreat from the scene. "Nina, I'm going to draw the Falcon away from Linda. You guys go get her," Richard said urgently through their earpiece. "What? Are you insane? They'll kill you! Let's fight them together," Emmanuel protested, his voice filled with concern. "I apprecia...

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...

As Emma punched the bag, sweat glistening on his forehead, Richard observed him closely. "Hey, even Cynthia can punch better than this. Remember, that's the enemy, not Nina, your girlfriend," Richard teased. "One word from you again and I'm gonna punch the life out of you! I'm already trying my best!" Emmanuel exclaimed as he punched the bag, breathing heavily. "Hey, take it easy," Richard intervened, pulling Emmanuel back from the punching bag as he was about to demonstrate. "When you want to punch someone, you have to feel more solid than the person you're punching. It's like when you want to punch a rubber, you have to act like a plastic. Or when you want to punch a rock, you have to feel like you're made of metal or iron," Richard explained, delivering two powerful punches to the bag, causing it to swing violently. After the demonstration, Emma followed Richard's instructions and landed a hard, heavy punch on the b...

As Richard, Nina, and Emma sped away from the Falcon Fraternity, Richard struggled to move within the car, clearly feeling the weight of his injuries as he groaned in discomfort. Upon arriving at their destination, they assisted Richard inside and carefully laid him on his bed. "Is the pain too much?" Nina inquired, her concern evident in her voice. Richard, overwhelmed by the pain, found it difficult to muster a response, but he managed to nod his head slightly, indicating that the pain wasn't unbearable. Seeing his discomfort, Emma hurried outside to retrieve his bags, searching frantically for pain relief. Fortunately, he located some and brought it back to Richard. After taking the medication, Richard drifted off into a much-needed sleep. Back at the party, Linda remained outside, lost in her thoughts, her gaze fixed on the skies above. Lost in her contemplation, she was startled as a figure approached her from behind and gently touched her shoulder—it was Franklin. ...