Story By Francis Githinji
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Francis Githinji

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SHATTERED HEARTS
Updated at Mar 30, 2024, 08:42
Set against the sprawling landscapes of Texas, "Shattered Hearts" tells the poignant tale of Sarah and Jack, whose love once burned bright like the Texas sun. Theirs was a romance filled with passion and promise, their hearts intertwined amidst the rolling plains and endless skies.But as the sun set on their love story, shadows loomed on the horizon. Sarah's world crumbled when she uncovered Jack's betrayal, her heart fractured by the weight of his infidelity. In a moment of anguish and despair, she fled to the edge of a cliff overlooking the tumultuous Texas ocean, her soul drowning in a sea of betrayal.As Sarah stood on the brink of oblivion, Jack raced to her side, his heart heavy with remorse and regret. But his pleas fell on deaf ears, his cries lost in the howling Texas wind as he watched Sarah take her final, heartbreaking leap.Witnessing the tragic demise of his beloved, Jack's own heart shattered into a million pieces. Guilt consumed him as he grappled with the devastating consequences of his actions. But fate wasn't finished with its cruel hand. In the silence that followed, the sound of a gunshot shattered the stillness of the Texas night.As Jack crumpled to the ground, his lifeblood staining the Texas soil, he knew that he had paid the ultimate price for his betrayal. The echoes of Sarah's despair reverberated through the night, a haunting reminder of the love they had lost and the pain they had inflicted upon each other.In the aftermath of their tragic end, the Texas skies seemed darker, the stars dimmer. Yet, amidst the wreckage of their shattered hearts, there remained a glimmer of hope. For in the heart of Texas, where love and loss danced a delicate waltz, redemption was always possible, even amidst the ruins of shattered dreams and broken hearts.
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POISONED BONDS
Updated at Mar 30, 2024, 06:02
In "Poisoned Bonds," we follow the aftermath of a wedding celebration. A young orphaned bride, entering a world of affluence, faces the scorn of her mother-in-law, who criticizes everything from her cooking to her character. As time passes, the mother-in-law's hostility grows, leading to strained relations within the family. The situation worsens as the husband falls ill, poisoned by both his mother's words and actions. Manipulated by her, the husband distances himself, leaving the bride to navigate a turbulent path alone. Adding to the turmoil, a new woman is introduced, chosen by the mother-in-law to replace the bride. Tensions rise as the bride's only ally, her husband's brother, becomes the target of malicious schemes orchestrated by the new wife. Amidst the chaos, the bride must muster her strength to confront her adversaries and reclaim her place in the family. "Poisoned Bonds" is a story of love, deceit, and the resilience needed to overcome adversity.
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Updated at Jun 9, 2023, 04:53
Scene A "I am sorry but you should hear me first I ....." Before mum could complete that sentence a thunderous slap kissed her left Chick sending her dead silent on the sofa .""Get my dinner ready after that you will explain why you switched off your phone."" He said as he walked towards the bedroom . After dad noticed that there was no response from mum he was infuriated ,he rushed towards her to unleash the rest of his demons in him . But on getting closer to mum he realized that mum had passed out .Dad was shocked,a cold sweat ran down his temple through his chick as his heart beat increase, he rushed into the bedroom picked the car keys and dashed out of the bedroom with a speed that exceed flash's speed , with no time waste he picked rushed towards the car. When he made an attempt to start the car ignition the car keys felt off his hands because he was visibly shaking and lifting the car key was a difficult task but he managed to pickup the keys by using both hands. He could not hold the sterling firmly but he managed to the hospital. Scene B On getting to the hospital mum was rushed into an emergency room , Dad became very restless like a hen that is about to lay an egg . A doctor appeared very conspired , ""Good evening Mr Collins? "" , Good evening doctor ,how is my wife , is she okay ?"" Dad asked with a panic written on his forehead . ""Your wife was here few hour earlier , she had brought your mother to the hospital and if she was ten minutes late your mother would have passed away .she wanted to inform you about it but her phone battery was flat ( BATTERY LOW) ,I wanted to inform you but she said that she will inform when she gets home and what really happened to your wife Mr Collins ? " but dad. kept asking the doctor if she was okay . "Doctor is my wife okay ?" but the doctor was to clever to confuse him ,'' Your mother is in the other ward Mr Collins." he suggested .Dad never hides his patience , he grabbed the doctor's shirt hardly will a lot of pain observed in his iris ,the doctor managed to get his hands off his shirt and he had no other option rather than letting the cat out of the box ."Mr Collins we are sorry we couldn't save the life of your wife she passed on ." Dad was shocked , a cold shivered random his spine as he began to shake visibly , hot tears welled up his eyes as he made an attempt to speak .His shirt become drenched with sweat . He wanted to man up but he couldn't .He groaned in pain and let out a mad shout '''''NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!"" but then it was too late to correct the mistake. Scene C Dad had no option rather than obeying the law and he was arrested for thirty years in jail for just denied mum right of expression .I had no idea where to start without my parents and any one to look up to and rely . According to our custom , when one son of the family is dead or detained , all his property is divided equal to family be it his children . Now my great question was who to adapt me and start my miserable life . When I was still in the house , I heard a knock and I quickly walked to open the front door . A man stood at the doorway, briefcase in hand. He was tall, broad shouldered and he wore a blue business suit, white shirt and a light blue tie . The muscles of his arms bulged under the sleeves of the coat . His face above his closely trimmed beard and moustache, was brown and leathery; possibly from exposure to the sun and wind . He had a wide mouth from which protruded two long upper teeth with a gap between them, making him look like a warthog .I didn't like his long slanting eyes . His pierced and extended earlobes hang comically down his neck , each loop seeming to beg for something to be hooked over it . "Is this the home of my brother Collins ?" the man asked in a cold sharp voice "Yes it's," I answered with a subdued voice. and ominous feeling creeping into my heart ." What can I do for you ?" " I came to adopt you since am your elder brother to your father." I was shocked how can such a giant adapt me maybe he had a plan to eat me up . But I had no last option than to follow him like a goat on the way to slaughter house . Scene D On arrival to his home I was just welcomed warmly . ate super together , offered , a room and more hospitable. Few weeks later I had to question my foster parents if they would take me to school. But they just informed me that they shall pay the school fees with a condition that after school I will me the house help to repay the education bill Life became tougher , after school, cleaning the house and the car , cleaning dishes , washing clothes for everyone and cooking supper without my school assignment done . some time I slept in class because no enough time to sleep , more and more pernishment due to in complete assignment. With all these kind of barriers I never missed position one with the highest grade .From one level to another . I am a well known surgeon and medical lecturer in my country.BE KEEN Plizz
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