Chuuya Novels & Stories

“ If you were my wife, I’d never let you out the house!” The inside of the room where the party was being kept was lively. Neon lights bouncing off the walls and all all the latest music was blasting through the surround sound. Hey mama, you look yummy. As she walked in a circle around Capri, Ki was praising her friend. “Let’s get you a drink so you can get loose!” Ki… “One of anything fruity that creeps up on you later, she needs it!” Capri…. “I’m not a drinker if it has a heavy alcohol taste I can’t stomach it!”

I needed this and I was going to make the most out of it. Calling Rhea and Veronica to join me in a toast, I poured three shots and passed it to them. “To freedom!” we all cheered and drank. The song ‘Up’ by Cardi B came on and we felt the urge to dance. Nodding to ourselves, Veronica grabbed Connor who gladly came with her while Rhea grabbed a random blonde-haired guy. Since Levi was nowhere to be found, I slipped in between Caleb’s conversation with an unknown girl. “Wanna dance? Cuz….I wanna dance.” I slurred a bit.

Everything I did, everything that was done to me. “We are so proud of you.” “The blade is an extension of you. It flows like water, with precision and grace.” “All Hail The Queen.” “Donna Cassandria Bristol-Romano.” “The Yakuza are yours to command.” “Tesoro mio, I love you. Thank you for making me a father.”

"Do what you need to. Don't let them win. Please don't let them win." Quill stepped toward the tarp cautiously. He picked up a brush, dipping it into one of the cans. The first stroke was hesitant, the bristles dragging across the fabric in uneven lines. He paused before dipping the brush again, this time pressing harder. The next strokes came quicker. Quill switched brushes, grabbing another and covering the tarp in broad streaks as he allowed the anger to pour out.

I made coffee for myself in the kitchen and looked at the painted cupboards. Kari had called it an ugly green, but Adelie said it was sage. She called it beautiful, and I smiled. I liked the color. I sat down at the kitchen table and opened the text messages on my phone. Kai: Where are you? Adelie: I’m at home.

BINTA I lived on a remote island on the coast of Lafiya called Rayuwa. Lafiya is a country made up of four states. Fili State, Ruwa State, Gona State and Daji state. Rayuwa is part of Daji State, and the capital of Daji is Duniya. The proximity of Rayuwa to Duniya is near. Lafiya is a developed country, but although Rayuwa is a part of Lafiya, it lacks civilisation, and because of this, it serves as a tourist attraction for Lafiya, generating millions in revenue. In Rayuwa, there were no schools, no electricity, or water supply. People usually fetched water from the streams or dug wells in their compounds. The lack of civilisation made it impossible for us to access proper medical care, and

Jealous of the attention the thoughts of her sister was getting, a migraine came in and kissed it's way into her head. "Here. Have this." Eleanor opened her eyes and found that Anna was holding out a huge flask to her. "What is that?" "A native drink from Western Africa. One of my friends brought me back some from her trip." "How does your realm-" "I have human friends too." Eleanor closed her eyes. Her head was throbbing. "What is it?" She managed to get out. "A local drink." "Why're you giving it to me?" "A peace offering." Eleanor breathed out a weak smile.

I expect that we will reach home the next following day in the late afternoon. Then midnight came and everyone grabbed a cup made from coconut husk. The Sumoon was beautiful as usual. The kids didn’t enjoy the taste of the rainwater but to us adults, it’s like wine. After drinking the rainwater, our eyes merely darkened and we would feel the movement of water, flowing through all the parts of our being.

instructed Yue Fandie. Yu Cheng and Winsome Widow peered at Chu Xun, who returned a nod and followed Feng Zijian away. Jiu You looked nowhere near delighted, but she knew better than to object. Hence she followed them away, albeit with evident reluctance. "This tea is called Brew of Clouds and Mist. It comes from Kunlun and it is very, very rare," said Yue Fandie. "Nice brew," Chu Xun muttered again. "What a special little girl," Yue Fandie murmured suddenly.

The man had now ordered Red Wine. "I'm new to California. I just visited this bar today. How about you?" asked Jazlyn now softly. "I often stop by here to get rid of my fatigue. Want a toast?" asked Ryan, who now showed him the glass of Red Wine that was in his hand. Jazlyn nodded. After that, there was a squeak of glass. Jazlyn was already sipping her whiskey quietly and Ryan was doing the same for his Red Wine. "Looks like I'm interested in you. Can you tell us a little about you?" asked Ryan now looking serious and sweet at the same time.