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The Cost of Air

The Cost of Air

The Cost of Air By Ajani Musa In a city where even breathing has a price, one man dares to make it free. Lagos — restless, loud, unrepentant — is a place where the powerful thrive on chaos, and the poor choke on what’s left. Amid the noise and greed stands Bayo Adeniran, a principled engineer determined to build clean projects in a dirty system. But when he saves a gasping child from dying in traffic, the act of mercy shatters his carefully controlled world. That single moment pulls him into a storm of corruption, secrets, and power — where air itself has become currency. The government’s grand “Air Renewal Project” promises progress, but Bayo soon discovers the truth: it’s a front to profit from pollution, a silent weapon designed to suffocate the city’s poor. As he digs deeper, allies turn to threats, and silence becomes survival. Beside him stands Tope Adegoke, a fearless journalist haunted by her brother’s death in a factory explosion the system buried. Together, they expose a network of elites who control the very air Nigerians breathe. When Lagos is plunged into darkness and fear, their resistance becomes the city’s last breath of hope. But defiance has a cost — and every truth uncovered demands payment in blood, faith, or freedom. The Cost of Air is a powerful socio-political thriller — raw, emotional, and urgent. It asks one question that echoes through every page: If air is life, what happens when life itself becomes a luxury?
Realistic
67 Chs
What It Cost For Bewitching Him

What It Cost For Bewitching Him

This story is about a beautiful and charming girl; Aleina Kallis who is fun, smart, bold, studious and very determined in making a name for herself. She belonged to a rich family that was famous for running a well-known Real estate company - The Kallis Estate. Everybody envied Aleina for having it all; ethereal beauty, loving parents and perfect siblings but what you see is not always true. Her father was very abusive, always venting out his frustration on Aleina for reason; nobody could even fathom. Her elder brother was the adored son of the family. Her elder sister was always jealous of Aleina for her beauty and intelligence which is why she kept degrading her in front of their parents. Distressed and filled with bruises hidden underneath her clothes, the 16 year old Aleina decided to accept the invitation of her cousin to go with her to her husband's company celebration. Aleina didn't know that by going to that celebration party her fate would be sealed. The Underworld King of Country D, Alex Rodriguez, famous for being the devil incarnate himself and being devilishly handsome, was mesmerized by Aleina's beauty and decided then and there to hunt his prey slowly by breaking her down completely and making her surrender to him. Aleina's life turned for the worse after the party and she felt like her beauty was curse. She soon realized, in a painstaking way - What It Cost for Bewitching Him. ------------------- Hello my beautiful creatures! This is my first novel so please go easy on me. There lots of twists and turns and it will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride. Please give this novel a chance and i promise you won't regret it. Please vote for me as well. Thank you!
Urban
58 Chs
His second life ( protecting her at all cost)

His second life ( protecting her at all cost)

Kylie prepared for school with much excitement, she had so much to share with Vera and Gideon. After her graduation, they all got a tattoo at Hartley's as an induction sign. She was at the top of her left breast and Vera said something crazy happened at school as well. After greeting her parents, Kylie rushed out to catch the earliest ride to school. On getting to school, the sky started pouring out light showers. Kylie tried running into the school building before the rain intensified and just then she noticed her shoelace was loose. She quickly bent down to have it fixed but suddenly she saw a boy wearing black sneakers standing in front of her with an umbrella over her head, there was thunder and the rain poured heavily drenching her partner. The scene drew the student's attention as they couldn't believe that the new mysterious handsome boy stood in the rain to protect Kylie. Kylie looked at his face and immediately she had a flash of the scene at the garden in Hartley's. She was lost in his beautiful dark eyes, his nose, jawline, and lips all gave perfection. "How are you doing Kyle?" Zayn said to gain her attention. " I. I'm fine" Kylie stuttered for the first time because of a boy. Zayn was loving his effect on Kylie. She was pretty, her dark ember eyes gave a seductive look, and her lips were small and pink, they looked rosy. He took his eyes down to her exposed fair and fleshy neck, he could perceive her cologne even from a distance.
Fantasy
46 Chs
His second life (protecting her at all cost)

His second life (protecting her at all cost)

Kylie prepared for school with much excitement, she had so much to share with Vera and Gideon. After her graduation, they all got a tattoo at Hartley's as an induction sign. She was at the top of her left breast and Vera said something crazy happened at school as well. After greeting her parents, Kylie rushed out to catch the earliest ride to school. On getting to school, the sky started pouring out light showers. Kylie tried running into the school building before the rain intensified and just then she noticed her shoelace was loose. She quickly bent down to have it fixed but suddenly she saw a boy wearing black sneakers standing in front of her with an umbrella over her head, there was thunder and the rain poured heavily drenching her partner. The scene drew the student's attention as they couldn't believe that the new mysterious handsome boy stood in the rain to protect Kylie. Kylie looked at his face and immediately she had a flash of the scene at the garden in Hartley's. She was lost in his beautiful dark eyes, his nose, jawline, and lips all gave perfection. "How are you doing Kyle?" Zayn said to gain her attention. " I. I'm fine" Kylie stuttered for the first time because of a boy. Zayn was loving his effect on Kylie. She was pretty, her dark ember eyes gave a seductive look, and her lips were small and pink, they looked rosy. He took his eyes down to her exposed fair and fleshy neck, he could perceive her cologne even from a distance.
Fantasy
46 Chs
The Cost Of Loving You

The Cost Of Loving You

"In the realm of fate, the saviour rarely sees her own fall coming. Victoria Helson has spent her life saving others, championing women's rights, and pulling strangers from the brink. But when destiny finally writes her into the story, it's not as the hero. It's a sacrifice. Oscar Sebastian, heir to a fortune he never earned and responsibilities he never wanted, thought love was just another casual indulgence. Then he met Victoria, and discovered the one thing his money couldn't buy, the one thing fate might not let him keep. Some say God tests those He loves most. Others whisper that in every great love, someone always loses. This is the story of two people who dared to love anyway, and the heartbreaking question of whether redemption comes too late, or just in time." _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Content Warning: This book contains themes of emotional trauma, loss, grief, and scenes that may be distressing to some readers. It explores the weight of sacrifice, the pain of loving deeply, and the complexities of fate and faith. Reader discretion is advised. Disclaimer: This story is an original work of fiction. The author retains all rights, including copyright and ownership of the characters, plot, and underlying creative concepts. AI tools have been used solely for grammatical refinements and minor editorial assistance, with no alteration to the core story, character integrity, or original vision. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or adaptation of this work is prohibited. #TheCostOfSavingYou #RomanceNovel #ContemporaryRomance #EmotionalRomance #LoveAndSacrifice #OppositesAttract #HeFellFirst #StrongFemaleLead #WomensRightsAdvocate #BittersweetLove #HeartbreakingRomance #AngstyRomance #Tearjerker #FatedLovers #LoveAndLoss #SacrificeForLove #DestinyAndFate #RedemptionStory #BookTok #RomanceBooks #MustRead #WomensFiction #EmotionalRead #RomanceCommunity
Urban
42 Chs
Is Summer on the Bluff a fiction?
Yes, it is. Summer on the Bluff is classified as fiction.
3 answers
2024-09-29 00:30
Is postnatal repair a bluff?
Postnatal repair was not a lie. A woman's body would experience many physiological changes after childbirth. For example, the function of the Pelvic Floor muscles may be damaged, the rectus abdominis may be separated, and the uterus needs to be restored. From the perspective of the Pelvic Floor muscles, if the function of the Pelvic Floor muscles was damaged, they could spend money to do electrical or magnetic stimulation therapy. If they did not spend money, they could also carry out effective Kegel exercises. For cases where the rectus abdominis was separated, spending money on manipulation and electrical stimulation would be helpful to a certain extent. If one did not spend money on abdominal breathing, it would also help in the recovery and activation of the rectus abdominis. For the restoration of the uterus, one could spend money to stimulate the contraction of the uterus through massage. If one did not spend money, one could rely on appropriate exercise during the confinement period and more feeding to help the lochium discharge and the uterus return to normal size. Although it was not recommended to spend money to use equipment to repair the Pelvis, it was feasible to go to a proper place to perform manual repair. If it was not expensive, one could do yoga exercises, Kegel exercises, and tying the Pelvis Belt. It could be seen that there were many scientific and reasonable methods for post-natal repair. Whether it was in medical institutions, post-natal repair centers, or through the mother's own exercise at home, it could play a positive role in the recovery of the body after childbirth. "Little Fox Fairy" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
1 answer
2026-03-04 19:05
Is 'Snow on the Bluff' a True Story?
No, 'Snow on the Bluff' isn't based on real events. It's a work of imagination, crafted by the author to tell an engaging tale.
2 answers
2024-10-07 07:35
A novel as good as "Hard to bluff"
0 answer
2025-02-05 18:06
How to explain the empty bluff
The "virtual" in "bluff" meant false and unreal. This term refers to deliberately creating a strong momentum to scare people. The "virtual" in it means to fake or disguise. As opposed to reality, it means that it does not have a strong power or posture, but to achieve the purpose of intimidating others through disguise or exaggeration. The novel " The Lost Seventeen " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to read it!
1 answer
2026-07-20 18:36
Is Jiuqu Hongmei tea a bluff?
Jiuqu Hongmei tea leaves were not to fool people. Jiuqu Hongmei was one of the top ten famous teas in China. It had a production history of nearly 200 years. As early as 1886, it won the gold medal of the World Exposition in Vietnam. In 1929, it won the special prize at the first West Lake Exposition in Hangzhou. In 2009, it was included in the intangible cultural heritage list of Zhejiang Province. It was produced in a specific area of the West Lake District, and the quality of the products produced by Dawu Mountain in Hubu was the best. Jiuqu Hongmei belonged to the black tea category and had a unique production process, including picking, withering, rolling, fermentation, drying and other processes. There were also many characteristics in its appreciation, such as the shape of the dried tea was as thin as hair, curved as a silver hook, black and oily, and covered with golden hair; the soup was red and bright, with a slight golden circle; the fragrance was rich, like honey fragrance and orchid fragrance; the taste was mellow and refreshing; the bottom of the leaves was tender, budding, red and bright, and blossomed. In addition, Jiuqu red plum also had the effects of refreshing the mind, anti-oxidization, promoting digestion, lowering blood fat, digesting and relieving greasy food, quenching thirst, helping digestion, strengthening the heart muscle, improving eyesight and refreshing, reducing fat and losing weight, beauty and beauty, etc. It had its own value and characteristics. "Nine Plum Red Songs Collection" novel is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
1 answer
2026-02-04 17:48
Is Snow on tha Bluff a True Story?
It could be based on real events, but it might also have fictional elements mixed in. Sometimes movies or stories draw inspiration from real-life but take creative liberties.
3 answers
2024-10-06 16:56
Is 'Snow on Tha Bluff' a real story?
Sort of. It takes inspiration from real-life situations but might have fictional elements added for dramatic effect.
1 answer
2024-10-02 11:54
Was 'Snow on tha Bluff' a true story?
Yes, it was based on real events and experiences.
2 answers
2024-10-12 05:37
Is Snow on tha Bluff a True Story?
Yes, it is based on real events and experiences.
1 answer
2024-10-05 03:03
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