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...

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...

As the Falcon Fraternity members burst out of their van, rushing towards the cars carrying weapons, Richard received a urgent message from Nina through the pod. "Richard, you have to get out of there," Nina urged. "I'm not leaving without her," Richard asserted as he approached Linda. "Hey, Linda, I know things have been strained between us, but I want to apologize sincerely. I know words may not be enough, but once you marry Franklin, things will change irreversibly. Let's leave here together." "I'm not going anywhere with you," Linda declared firmly. As the Falcon Fraternity approached the building, their leader, General Paul, wearing his mask, intercepted the makeup artist who had been with Linda before Richard's arrival. "He's inside. He's trying to take her with him. I think he's telling her about the plan," the makeup artist reported urgently. Immediately, they armed themselves and raced towards the bui...

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 the escape unfolded on the road, the police remained present, securing the entire vicinity to assess the situation thoroughly. A sleek black Range Rover arrived at the scene, with Gideon stepping out of it. The door swung open, courtesy of one of the occupants. Approaching the scene, Gideon surveyed the area and observed a considerable number of his men from the Falcon Fraternity being attended to. They were being carefully placed on stretchers and loaded into the emergency bus before it departed from the scene. "What happened here?" Gideon demanded, turning to the head of his fraternity for answers. "Don't tell me a nineteen-year-old kid slipped away from the most feared group in the continent," Gideon growled in anger, his frustration evident. "Tell me he had help escaping," Gideon pressed as he advanced toward the leader, who recoiled, walking backward in fear. "Sir, believe me when I say this. This kid is not just an easy opponent. He's...