Stories

Here is the story my grandmother told me; I call it la storia della costanza (the story of Consistency), but she preferred to call it “la storia di Felice, Anno e Nuovo.” These were big families of Rome at the time that distinguished themselves in commerce and industry. But it was not always like that. 

Signor (Mr) Luigi is a young man in his early eighties living in Sesto Fiorentino, just a few kilometres away from the ancient city of Florence.

“Please, why did you wish me consistency for the new year? Is there something you think I should know? Can you expatiate?” I asked.

Impressed by the results so far, their father once again reached into his bag and got out another fresh rope. Like other times, he made a knot with the three cords, but this time it was difficult to understand the meanderings of the working end of each rope.

As the noisy train departed, for so were the old regional trains, I tilted my head backwards to support my spine if by any means I might continue my dream of home, with eyes closed this time. Less than fifteen minutes into the nap, I was awoken by the smile of this gentle lady. The smile was so bright that it shone into my heart, and I needed to see it with my eyes

ROOM 39 is OUT NOW on AMAZON MARKETPLACE OF EVERY COUNTRY at a GIVEAWAY PRICE. So, at 2:40 am on the 23rd of December 2021, I wrote the last word…

When Jane was done narrating the story of what happened, Chika was heartbroken for her sake. As Jane spoke, tears were slowly gathering in her eyes, and when Jane mentioned the fatal shooting of Chukwuma, Chika couldn’t hold herself anymore

But there is a simple way to open it; a pear-shaped electronic device that Chukwuma had with him does the magic. ‘It’s just like your spouse

The more Chika talked to herself; the more Jane grew suspicious of her. ‘What does she want? The drugs and documents or something else?

Another important detail that no one except Chika and Chukwuma knew is that Room 39 can be accessed from two places

As they sat down waiting for their risotto ai funghi to be served, the journalist thought it was time to break the ice.

The following day, the DNI and FBI directors invited five people, including Ejike and Ola to the FBI headquarters for a discussion

‘The truth is that she isn’t just ill, but she has cancer… a stage II cervical cancer.’ Ola mutters while holding back tears.

The following day, Mbe called Ejike’s office. The FBI seem to be close to getting someone to get into Room 39, and Mbe knows that if they get someone before Ejike responds,

After neutralising them, she climbs the wall and breaks the glass window of the office after carving a circle on it. She was now in. But the main problem is locating Room 39.

When Chika heard those words, she decided to get in there and exit before them. She enquired of when the Room break was to occur and was

The most surprising thing, however, is that she was asked not to participate in any shape or form in the investigation throughout the process of the investigation; she was not to ask any of the members questions regarding the investigation nor suggest any path she thinks they should investigate. According to the DNI Director, there were other important developments that the agency wanted her to focus on.  She could go on with her role as the Director of the Unit. Chika was very mad with him and with everyone that took such a senseless decision

"I don’t think you’re stupid. Not at all. But Room 39 is a very specialised room that has several security protocols for going in and out. If I attempt bridging any of those protocols, in the next couple of minutes, we’ll have all the security apparati surrounding this building.

After seeing the video, Mbe’s countenance changed. His plans have been shattered by what he saw. He now knows that the Collingahs were not disposed to negotiate at all.

One day, Mr Pesca was asked to perform a function at a party in a neighbouring city. The organizers had bought many scented candles for the event and he was called to light them. Although the candles were so many, he accepted the job all the same because he needed money for his family.

At this point, Chika was more attentive, although she pretended to be more involved in munching her meat than in the stories that Chukwuma told. He told her that there is a special room inside the new Antiterrorism building called Room number 39. It is called Room 39 not because it’s the 39th room in the building; it's actually a highly

Kachi wasn’t having it. He told the participants at the meeting that he would go on to synthesise exactly what he had in mind originally, and that no one can stop him, including his financiers. He was willing to source for investment elsewhere if they decided to pull their money. And he reminded them that his contract with them didn’t include doing what they were asking. Needless to say that the meeting ended with the venture capitalist (VC) storming out of the room. 

When the journalist received the anonymous e-mail, he discarded it as spam. After a few months, he received yet another anonymous e-mail with a sentence that seemed to refer to the solution for the puzzle he saw in the previous e-mail. He again trashed it. But when he received the third e-mail a month later at 3 am, he thought it was serious and decided to publish it. Who knows what this mysterious person want?

This is the biggest project Chukwuma has ever handled. Although he is specialised in the design and construction of highly security-oriented buildings, the other projects he has handled in the past were nothing close to this, maybe with the exception of the 5.6 billion dollars mansion of the Saudi Royal family. The rests were just projects below that amount but not less complex in their function nor less important in their use. 

Chika has now assumed office as a Director, although she still stayed in her present office at the National Intelligence pending the completion of the new site.

The FBI headquarters is the most prominent building on Quib’s avenue. Named after one of the founding fathers of the city, Quib’s avenue was one of the quietest places to live in. But that was before the federal government decided that the peace the residents enjoyed was too much and decided to add a little bit of Chaos to the environment.   

Actually, I was there that beautiful Thursday evening when Ike was called to quickly come to the FBI headquarters for an urgent meeting with the Director. I was on Pirro's lane because I had an important meeting with the Director of National Intelligence.

It was a normal Thursday evening. Not really… It was a special Thursday evening at the National Intelligence headquarters on Pirro’s lane. That didn’t come out right either… It was an awesome day for two special people that work together at the National Intelligence headquarters. Yes… that’s the best way to put it. For the entire day, these two lovebirds have texted themselves while remaining undistracted from their high profile jobs. Their jobs are pretty sensitive if you really think about it. On them depend the Intelligence and so, the security of the entire national infrastructure. So, to think that they’ll be exchanging texts like the one below is absurd… or is it not?

While Chika mused over the meeting with the Director and yearned for some soothing words, she suddenly caught herself as she remembered that she should be at the Director’s office. 

So, I had thought that if I left the village to the city I’ll be happy. I got there excited, but after a few weeks, I couldn’t find happiness. I…

A few years ago, I was at the departure lounge of the Marco Polo international airport in Venice; I was flying to Rome for a medical conference. My flight would…

The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) has just arrived to meet with his deputy before the scheduled meeting with Dr Chika. The deputy director is in the operation’s room taking briefings from heads of various departments under the agency. 

An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots with which she went to the stream daily to fetch water. Each pot hung on the ends of a pole she carried…

Some extreme questions give clarity. A few days ago, I was chatting with a friend, and I decided to ask her a question. Seeing she has read a good part…

Previously: CHAPTER ONE. CHAPTER TWO. CHAPTER THREE. Chapter Four The godly amorous relationship between Ike and Chika is one that developed over time. It wasn’t the typical love at first…

Feed what you want to grow because what you feed is what grows – a short story. Kean is a warm child who loves the cuddling of his dad. He’d…

Previously: CHAPTER ONE. CHAPTER TWO. Chapter Three So, Chika got up early this morning just like other times to get ready for work and to get her little son, Ebuka…

Previously: CHAPTER ONE. Chapter Two On her way home, she called her Dad to narrate how the entire process went.  ‘Can you believe the postman was questioning your real name?…

‘Shut up young woman abi man! You’re disturbing the serenity of this environment. What is wrong with you? Do you think that you’re the only one interested in finding a…

One of the best memories I have of my ex-landlady is the picture of her sipping her juice or drinking water. She drank with so much delight and gusto that…

It was 2am that night 18 years ago, tears welled up in my eyes as I gently tapped my beautiful boo to wake up; there was something in my mind…