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The Currents Series by Dora Okeyo
Fire Book One A boy is born in the land of Leo. As the sound of the cattle horn is heard, everyone in the Kingdom celebrates the birth of not only a boy, but the Crown Prince. His name is Ustawi. The hands that hold him foretell a prosperous future, but just like every dream…
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Theria Guild Guardian: Code and Courage – 6
Zev never reached Gen. Strong hands seized him by the shoulders of his jacket, hauled him back, and slammed him flat onto the grass. His face pressed into dirt, his mouth filling with the taste of grass and dirt. He tried to twist free, but someone held him down with unyielding strength. “Stay put!” commanded…
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The Price of Sight by Gitahi Ngunyi
Trapped in darkness, witnessed a crime. Would anyone believe him?Mukeni, a gentle soul with a developmental disability, faces a terrifying fate when his head is sealed inside a clay pot, left to suffocate on a lonely Kenyan hillside path. His desperate struggle for air intertwines with visions of his beloved late mother—visions that may be…
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Theria Guild Guardian: Code and Courage – 5
Zev’s work at the Village Center on voting day felt straightforward. He answered questions from voters, explaining how to use the voting machine, and shuttled bottles of water to other volunteers. In between, he coordinated with security to keep order in the lines. During a trip to the supply room, he noticed the metal shelf…
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Theria Guild Guardian: Code and Courage – 4
On voting day, the sun rose with a bright, insistent heat. Zev was among the first in the household to wake, dressing in comfortable clothes before stepping into the kitchen. Elina was already there, her movements brisk as she prepared breakfast. She placed a steaming mug of milk tea before him, along with two slices…
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3 Manga With That Shōjo Toxic Love We Love To Read
Some days you want wholesome fluff; other days you crave a hero who’d burn the world for his girl—then ask if she’s eaten yet. If you’ve been missing the delicious drama of Unhinged heroes, buckle in. I’ve unearthed three titles that deliver that “this-is-so-wrong-but-I-can’t-stop” adrenaline hit: Firefly Wedding (Vol. 1–3), Yakuza Fiancé, and Yakuza Lover.…
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Theria Guild Guardian: Code and Courage – 3
In the Luna VR, the “He-Goat” Dalia had encountered removed his mask and gestured toward the closed door. “Who was she?” Waweru asked. Zev toggled a command, removing his Pink Piggy mask. The dingy stall vanished, replaced by a bustling virtual workroom where Zev developed custom code for his clients. Two large tables bore piles…
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Theria Guild Guardian: Code and Courage – 2
Reading Time: Theria Guild Command, Kirit — Afrotheria’s Capital Glass screens mounted along the walls flared with brilliant-blue laser fire, illuminating the vast command dome. Officers manned support stations, responding to orders and sifting through footage for any detail that might tip the scales in the ongoing fight against the empire’s mounting threat. “What’s the…
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Jenny Han’s Summer Trilogy
Salt, Sunscreen, and Second Chances: Jenny Han’s Summer Trilogy I read this trilogy for its coming-of-age heartbeat and stayed for the way it lets you sit inside Belly’s messy, sun-drenched firsts: first love, first heartbreak, first real loss, and the first steps toward independence. Belly isn’t always lovable; sometimes I wanted to shout at her…
Stories and Book Talk 