Twenty-two men in black uniforms paddled through the creek at the rear of the palace, and it was the disturbance of the night insects that makes the tight-lipped men curse out. "The mosquitoes here were bigger than houseflies and they can devour the flesh of a baby before daybreak.""Let them be. We are the ones invading their lair."Dressed in sweaters, hoods and socks. Yet the mosquitoes with their six thin, needle-like mouthparts, pierced the clothing and the flesh of their victims, find their blood vessels and suck their blood with their stylets. "Ouch!"One among the men raised his hand, targeted a mosquito that just perched on his nose, and then descended with calculated speed on the tiny insect.WHACK"Ahh! I can't imagine that I just slap myself, and the mosquito even congratulates me for being a merry fool after.""My problem is not the mosquitoes, but how we planned to pull this enormous task through. Am scared of sneaking into the palace cell, being aware of what lies ahe
While Augur and Barrymore were escorted out of the mafia palace, twenty men were making their way through a long and dark underground tunnel, and the sound of their shoes echoed around them. Guided by light shimmering from their small torchlight, the group walked for a while, reached a T-junction, and then halted confusingly on the way forward."We have two maps with us, the one that will take us through the right way shows we will be crossing a crocodile-infested lagoon, while the left route will take us through a snake-infested area. Neither of the routes seemed palatable to me and that is why I need your take on this," the leader of the wannabe mercenaries announced. "Both were scary routes, and the best option is to turn back. But since that is out of the picture, I suggest we tossed a coin over this.""Good suggestion, let the gods decide for us.""The gods gave us brains so that we can make the best decision in time like this. We don't need to saddle them with what we can work
As Banjo lay down on the mattress inside his room in the generals' quarters, the tale of the tortoise and monkey came to his mind. And the thoughtful-looking mafia was denied sleep but kept meditating on the unfortunate pains that the monkey had to pass through, simply because of a tortoise's wickedness.A long time ago when animals can still talk, a mischievous tortoise was looking for an animal to prank when it caught sight of a young monkey far off."Hey, Mister. How is the weather up there?"The monkey on the tree ignored the inquisitive tortoise, plucked a ripe nut and munched its meal."Why are you ignoring me?" "Tell me why you are here and stop asking me unnecessary questions. Is there any difference between the weather on the tree and the one on the ground?""Never mind," the tortoise smirked back and said, "I pray we will not suffer the consequences of what we know nothing about.""What kind of prayer is that? I mind my business, I don't poke into other's privacy, nor did I
Apart from its bogus name, Adams creek was like a normal creek with dirt and debris. Located on the posterior side of the island, and inhabited by wild animals, the route leading to the creek was mostly deserted during the daytime, and desolate at night. After packing their cars at the open field closest to the creek, Priest and the guards with him dropped down, brought out their prisoner and the whole party walked towards the source of the humming sound of a speedboat. "The two of you should stay here, two over there and also at the back of those trees," Priest pointed to some among the guards with him, then towards some well-defensible spot and let out. "Yes, boss." "Apart from the expecting twenty-two mercenaries, Augur and Barrymore. Don't allow anyone to pass through this route until we leave this island." "It will be done, boss." Priest and his guards followed the footpath route and arrive at the riverside, and the men immediately dispersed into the forest before them to
A bird hatched its hatchlings on top of a tree inside an old man's farm. As the hatchling grows feathers, the mother bird flew off to look for feeds for them, and when it returned from its journey one day, it was notified of the visit of the old man to his farm."The owner of the farm come here when you left," one of the hatchlings informed its mother."What did he say concerning the bushes and trees on his farm?""He said he will send his brother to come and clear the thickets tomorrow.""Then there is nothing to worry about," the mother bird replied, jumped into its nest and nestled closer with its hatchlings to keep them warm.A week later, the bird returned from its food search and was informed of the farmer's second visit. "The old man promised to send his children to clear his farm when he came for a visit.""Am happy to hear that. We were still safe for now."On his third visit, the farmer was angry because the people sent failed to perform the job, and he vowed to come and do
The speedboat covered hundreds of kilometres in a few hours, and its speed seemed satisfactory to Priest as he keeps nodding his head in contentment. "How many kilometres away is our destination?""Four hundred kilometres. At this speed, we have four more hours to spend on the water.""I will appreciate it if you can move a bit faster than this."Moments later, the sun suddenly fled the sky, and the blue cloud was overpowered by a mass of white cirrus clouds that appeared from the east, and then covered the whole horizon. As the barometer inside the boat fall drastically, the ocean began to swell up, reaching over ten feet and coming apart every five seconds."What's with that?""Typhoon.""Bad luck. We were exposed and it won't augur well if we were caught by a storm in the middle of the ocean.""What to be done? The darkness is fast approaching.""I suggest we turn back," Augur peeked at the looming darkness, shakes his head and announced, "sailing forward is suicidal.""The caut
The villagers presumed they were logs of wood and it was when they drifted closer that the silhouette of men was seen. "A boat must have capsized during the storm," one among the onlooker fishermen announced. "Aye. We need to go and rescue the living one among them." "Good suggestion. Let's call our people to come along with us." "Hey! All of you should come out, we need to rescue the people in the sea." Moments later, men were seen coming out of the caves close by, leaping into the sea, and swimming closer to the drifting hunched figures. While some leapt into their canoes and paddled closer. "Are they dead?" "Not all. This lady is still breathing." "Check that man over there." "Let's haul the living ones into our boats." "They must be from Greenwich island, and must have lost their way during the storms." "Hauled them out now. We need to save anyone alive." "Feel their pulse and pumped out the water in their stomach.""They will freeze to death in this cold. Take them i
The merry-go-round started as soon as daybreak, and the ladies of attendance were glowing with excitement by the time the sun peeked in the sky. Unlike when everywhere smells of booze and sex, Johji inn was washed and decorated with balloons, drapes, chair and table covers, twinkling lights, purple linens, and lots of beautiful flowers. And looked different from its usual state, and not like an inn for sin.Overcrowded by the feet of mafias, fishermen, planters and local merchants who came to watch the sales of their favourite Inn, and booming with music from the DJ who arranged his musical gadget within the inn's fence. Johji Inn is a place to be at this time of the day. As for the ladies in attendance, they were dressed to kill and enjoy once-in-a-lifetime attention from the tons of men who toured around the inn. Hours later, twenty mean-looking mafias strolled into the inn and walked to the liquor section, then stepped onto the podium that had been laid with red rug and decorate