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Ghostroots
“Ghostroots” by ‘Pemi Aguda is a debut short story collection set in Lagos, Nigeria, blending the mundane with the supernatural. The twelve stories explore themes of inheritance, maternal lineage, and haunting legacies, often focusing on women grappling with familial and societal burdens. Aguda’s prose weaves unsettling yet deeply human narratives, where everyday life intersects with spectral presences. Notable stories include “Breastmilk,” which delves into…-
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Chapter 32
Chapter 32 opens with the dawn ushering in a powerful storm, its thunder reverberating through the town and rain falling heavily on rooftops. Jim and Will, caught in a restless sleep, find themselves haunted by strange dreams, dark and unsettling. Meanwhile, the carnival grounds begin to stir; the sound of the carousel rings out, an eerie, discordant melody that seems to only be heard by one person in the town—Miss Foley, who quickly hurries away upon hearing it. The storm's intensifying rain becomes a…-
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Chapter 43
Chapter 43 begins with an unsettling atmosphere of dread as Will and Jim find themselves drawn deeper into the grasp of the horrifying figures, the Illustrated Man and Mr. Dark. The Illustrated Man, a grotesque and unnerving presence, invokes their images on his palm, a disorienting and disturbing connection that fills the boys with a growing sense of unease. This supernatural act plunges the boys into a deeper and more suffocating sense of fear, trapping them in a nightmarish reality that they cannot…-
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Chapter 41
Chapter 41 opens with an intense, almost suffocating tension as Charles Halloway finds himself face-to-face with the malevolent Mr. Dark, whose entrance into the room is deliberate and unsettling. Accompanied by a shadow that seems to carry an unseen audience of dark forces, Mr. Dark brings with him a sense of impending doom. The room, once calm, now feels suffused with a sinister energy as Mr. Dark inquires about Will and his companions. He reveals that the boys are absent, hinting at their missed…-
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Chapter 38
Chapter 38 begins with a palpable tension as Jim and Will find themselves in the quiet of the library, a space that is heavy with silence, pierced only by the distant sounds of the carnival unfolding outside. The boys, crouching in the bushes outside the library, feel a wave of trepidation, sensing that something sinister lurks nearby. Will, visibly anxious, expresses his fear of the library, feeling as though their fathers may change into completely different people once they enter this strange and…-
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Chapter 35
Chapter 35 opens in a tense and haunting atmosphere within Ned’s Night Spot, where Charles Halloway, exhausted and sleepless, sits absorbed in his thoughts. The quiet that follows a nearby parade feels unnervingly still, amplifying the unease that hangs in the air. Charles, troubled by the weight of his thoughts, reflects on the unsettling events outside, noticing how the world around him feels slightly off, like something is waiting to unfold. He hesitates to pay for his coffee, his unease growing with…-
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Chapter 26
Chapter 26 begins with a tense exchange between two interns and a group of policemen discussing a troubling incident. The elderly man, whom they initially thought was dead upon arrival, adds an eerie element to the already unsettling situation. The mood is thick with confusion and apprehension as the internes reflect on the events they just witnessed. Meanwhile, Jim and Will, caught up in the aftermath, are being transported by police to their neighborhood. The night feels heavier with each passing moment,…-
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Chapter 24
Chapter 24 begins with Will and Jim anxiously waiting at an isolated gas station after a traumatic incident. They had just ended a tense phone call, and now, they were faced with the chaos of the situation around them. Torn between whether to flee or confront the repercussions of their involvement with Mr. Cooger, they struggle with the unknown. Will’s mind races with thoughts of the elderly man, who, after their disturbing encounter, might be near death. The sirens of approaching emergency vehicles grow…-
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Chapter 23
Chapter 23 opens with a frantic race through the carnival grounds, as Will, Jim, and the nephew dash with urgency, the nephew leading with fear propelling him forward. Will quickly realizes that the nephew, hoping to escape undetected, is terrified of being pursued, and this fear only amplifies the tension of the moment. Meanwhile, Jim is drawn to the carnival's allure, his attention captured by the spinning, lively merry-go-round, its music and colors creating an irresistible pull. The atmosphere is thick…-
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Chapter 20
Chapter 20 opens with Will and Jim, both trapped in frustrating situations at home. Their parents, burdened by their own worries and frustrations, express their discontent, sending the boys to their rooms, hungry and full of confusion. The evening unfolds with growing chaos, as the tension in the household escalates—doors slam shut, and locks are heard clanking. Will, feeling isolated and cut off, stands by his door, reflecting on the silence that surrounds him. His thoughts turn to Miss Foley, someone…-
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