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“No! Not like that! Look, you should put your hand like this. And when you let go, make sure it slides off your fingers. See how I do it?” the young prince Tomas said as he mocked a throw for his new friend Miranti, showing the young boy from the Drylands how to make the […]
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“Have I ever told you the story of the two daughters?” The Laibon began, “The younger of the two, Mae, was beautiful. She would bring the market to a halt and jolt every man’s imagination. Her hair flowed like the rivers in Mau and her skin was as soft as that of a baby. But […]
They were both perplexed to a brief silence. Who was this fishman speaking with calmness and assuredness? That would rather die than be set free by a Drymen? The sun chief thought. And they formed a kind of bond. A mutual admiration and respect for one another was created in that threadbare tent. “My […]
The following is an excerpt from Lords Over Kenia: The Prophecy of the Moon Chief by V. W. Matinde “What took you this long?” Miranti loudly quipped, “Still brushing the silver off the boat?” “Are you the sun chief?” Jare spoke out loud ignoring Miranti’s taunt. “Speak your words fishman,” Miranti replied. Jare kept mum […]