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Traces of Vengences: A Play of Justice, Memory and blood by Caroline Ong’ayo
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In a society built on inequality, Gurina dares to challenge a system that thrives on silence. As he exposes corruption and injustice, he becomes a target, betrayed, condemned, and denied the chance to defend himself.
But even as he is silenced, his words ignite a movement. What begins as a fight for justice quickly spirals into chaos, forcing a reckoning between truth and vengeance and the true cost of freedom.
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I AM NOT A HURT WOMAN
Behind every smile is a story that the world never really sees, not the whole
thing anyway.
Inside these pages there are voices of women walking through betrayal, body
shaming, motherhood, widowhood, menopause, abuse, and those impossible
expectations, plus the quiet, heavy burdens they manage each day. Every
account feels like a nudge that pain can stay tucked behind normal-looking
faces, and that resilience is not always in never stumbling; it can be in the brave
moment when you decide to stand up again.
This collection is raw, emotional, and honestly hard to look at in the best way; it
pushes back on the talks society has dodged for far, far too long. It also feels
like a tribute to every woman who has ever doubted her own value, held more
than she should have, and still somehow kept moving.
So yes, every scar tells a story, and every story really deserves a hearing, not
just silence in the background.
MARRY MY HUSBAND
When successful businesswoman Adaeze discovers that her husband, Ifemi, the man she built from nothing, and Sandra, her best friend since high school, are plotting to have her killed for her fortune, she decides revenge served cold isn't enough. Rather than confront them or simply walk away, she fakes a terminal cancer diagnosis, engineers her own "death," and orchestrates a marriage between the two conspirators, all while secretly pulling every string from the shadows. What follows is a slow, calculated dismantling of everything Ifemi and Sandra believe they've won, a fortune that was never real, a love that was never true, and a reckoning neither of them sees coming until it's far too late. Marry My Husband is a dark, slow-burn psychological thriller about betrayal, power, and the cost of underestimating the woman you thought you controlled.
THE ONE WHO GOT AWAY and other stories by Caroline Ong’ayo
Barika believed he was the perfect husband—a good man in a marriage that had simply lost its spark. But when his wife, Wango, became a shadow of the vibrant woman she once was, Barika’s love faded, replaced by contempt. Her tired eyes, worn-out body, and endless responsibilities disgusted him, fuelling his bitterness and igniting a cycle of emotional abuse he refused to acknowledge. Her laughter irritated him, her body repulsed him, and in his mind, she was to blame for everything that had gone wrong. But what he refused to see was the damage he was causing, slowly breaking her spirit with his emotional abuse
In The One Who Got Away, Barika looks back on the moment everything fell apart—the night Wango finally decided to leave. Arrested and forced to confront the truth, Barika realizes the depths of his cruelty and manipulation. As the shorn of his mask "nice guy" crumbles, he must ask himself: Is it too late to change, or has the one woman who could save him slipped through his fingers forever?
A powerful and introspective story of resentment, control, and the consequences of emotional abuse, The One Who Got Away offers a gripping look at a broken marriage from the eyes of the abuser—and the devastating cost of letting love turn to bitterness.
The One Who Got Away and Other Stories
This book is more than just one tale. It’s a collection of 11 raw, emotional, and gripping stories drawn from real-life experiences. Each story dives into the lives of people who loved deeply, only to be betrayed, broken, and scarred. From those who lost their lives to abusive partners, endured toxic marriages, and faced soul-crushing jobs, to those trapped in the suffocating grip of toxic families and relationships—these are stories of unimaginable pain and, sometimes, survival.
Some of these individuals managed to break free, emerging stronger and braver, their triumphs shining as beacons of hope. Others were not as fortunate, their stories serving as haunting reminders of how love, control, and silence can destroy lives forever.
This collection is a heart-wrenching journey through the resilience of the human spirit, the power of choice, and the terrible cost of staying silent. Every page lingers, weaving unforgettable tales of love, survival, and that fragile line between hope and despair. Once you open this book, it’s impossible to walk away unchanged.
BREAKING THE CHAINS
Is it worth fighting so hard to break free, only to become entangled again? We may be free beings, but is that freedom truly complete? Are we really free from ourselves and from others? We often bind ourselves because we fail to understand that freedom isn’t just about physical constraints—it’s also about our mindset.
"Breaking the Chains" is a book that will guide you in identifying what holds you captive and show you how to break free from it.
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