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Spawn of the Mirage (Nigerian Christian Speculative Short Story)

Spawn of the Mirage Blurb  Anita Esemele thought she had escaped the ghosts of her past. A prestigious scholarship took her far from home, and cutting-edge science became her salvation. But when relentless pleas pull her back to the desolate Dala Hills, she finds herself face-to-face with the monster who shattered her innocence—the very man now pleading for her mercy. With a war-torn mission at the brink of collapse and lives hanging in the balance, Anita must choose: walk away and leave countless souls to perish, or confront the darkness that has haunted her for over a decade. But as past and present collide, the real battle is not just for survival—it’s for her very soul. Will she find the strength to heal, or will the wounds of betrayal drive her away forever? A gripping tale of pain, purpose, and the fight for redemption. Spawn of the Mirage written by Praise Abraham was shortlisted for The Lord's Scribe TLS writing contest 2024 and was published in an anthology alo...

Author Interview: Enewerome

Good day, friend! How have you been? I hope this new year has been bright and cheery thus far and you've begun crushing your goals.  *Peeks at those who have already abandoned their new year resolutions so early… Today, I'm delighted to announce that we have a special guest in the house. She's a Nigerian Christian fiction author who published her debut novel, Ready to be Loved by You, last year. I was privileged to have gotten an Advanced Readers Copy of the novel, and it was a delight to read.  Join me with a standing ovation as I welcome Enewerome to the spotlight!  PeculiarPraise: Hello, ma'am! We'd love to meet you. Mind giving us a bit of a backstory to who you are and what led up to the beginning of your journey as an author? Enewerome: Hi, I’m Enewerome, a Christian romance author from Nigeria. I’ve always loved reading books and it started from my childhood. My dad would buy fairytale storybooks for me and as I got older, my love for books grew t...