Kelechi Duru

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2020

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“"Unfolding Destiny" : A Journey of Resilience and Empowerment ” by Kelechi Duru

Submitted to Contest #240

Adanna's journey began in the vibrant tapestry of an African setting, in a rural Community called 'Nwokenwe' meaning 'Males Own'. The name implies that males own properties, Lands,including the Women whom they married.It was a Community where unfortunately, societal expectations wove a restrictive narrative for women. Raised in an environment where prevailing beliefs dictated that a woman's destiny and certificates inevitably led to the confines of the kitchen, Adanna faced the headwinds of stereotypes from a young age of 19. Growing...

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“A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED (A Fiction based in an African Setting)” by Kelechi Duru

Submitted to Contest #40

It was on a sunny afternoon, in the middle of January, somewhere in Africa. Joyce was busy with her usual domestic chores and it was in her schedule to make sure the home was sparkling clean before leaving for the ATM machine so as to withdraw the little amount she had left for the weekend groceries.Joyce was a widow with two beautiful kids; 4-year-old Jane who was the elder and 6 months' old Austin;"the Baby of the house",as he was fondly called. Her late husband fought bravely against the dreaded lung cancer but unfortunately lost the batt...

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