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Charlotte’s 26 years old. She’s expired goods as far as English society of 1817 is concerned. It’s made worse because she has dowry, no social connections and her face is forgettable. But something happens to Charlotte and overnight, she begins to attract attention from the most desirable bachelors in town while still dressed in rags! One of those bachelors is Lord Trent, a Viscount engaged to be married to Lavinia Burke, a 20-year-old debutante declared by reputable sources to be THE ORIGINAL of the season. Lavinia has money, she’s beautiful, fashionable and everyone applauds her. However, there’s no escape from Charlotte’s schemes. Find out how it all ends in 20 minutes!

The Marlowe Family are regarded as odd by all of English Society. They are broke too but not shunned in public because they’re an old family name. The matron of the family, Lady Walbrook, is unlike other women of her status. She’s constantly arranging drama performances that usually turn out to be an epic embarrassment. She has 3 daughters, none of them are married and it doesn’t bother her in the slightest. However, when one of her daughters announces that Rockhurst, an Earl, invited her to the opera, everyone expects Lady Walbrook to object. Rockhurst is a renowned womanizer and gambler, never mind he’s so goodlooking. Without thinking twice, she gives her blessings to the chagrin of her son, Sebastian. Is Rockhurst going to hurt the girl or fall madly in love with her? Will it help the Marlowe family? Will Lady Walbrock change her ways?

“You are nothing but Foul baggage! It is blood and breeding that defines a lady not the reticule full of silver and gold she finds on her dresser in the morning. I'll go in rags before I see a tuppence of your ill-gained fortune go toward my family.” These are the words Lady Walbrook, the mother of Charlotte’s best friend, flings at her in public. Charlotte’s crime was trying to pay for the items her best friend, Hermione, wanted to get. Hermione’s family were on the verge of being broke and all they had left was a good family name. Charlotte, on the other hand, had a lot of money but in the eyes of proper English society, she’s an outcast. A soiled dove. A prostitute whose wealth came from her lovers. Charlotte might no longer be poor but she’s sad and lonely. She can’t even help the people she cares about. There’s a choice to return to being poor and society forgetting she’s a courtesan. Will she take it?

Every corner of London talks about her. Whether it’s out of lust, jealousy, admiration or disgust, she’s always on everybody’s lips. And all she did to earn this reputation is by becoming the most wanted courtesan. But what people fail to notice about their beloved courtesan is that she’s acting strangely. She’s suddenly craving acceptance from people who shunned her, she’s polite where she used to swear like a sailor and she won’t indulge in her usual drinking and gambling. For Charlotte: It’s a weird thing discovering who you are from other people because YOU cannot remember! As in, you have no memories of it because you’ve not lived that life, ever. Only Rowan, the dog, treats Charlotte like she’s out of place in this new life. Will others eventually catch on? Would they crucify her for being an imposter? Will she be able to keep up the charade?!

Mrs Lottie Townsend is notorious. She’s a highly desired courtesan, adored by men and loathed by women for her scandalous ways. Lottie doesn’t care. She’ll live her life the way she wants because she worked for it. Lottie unashamedly poses nude for paintings and willingly does it with an audience. She might be dressed in the finest gowns of 19th century London but has the mouth of a sailor. She goes to bed every night completely wasted, eagerly places bets on games. Yet, her popularity only keeps surging. However, something happens to Lottie and overnight, she wants out of this lifestyle. #storytime fiction storytelling Bridgertonromance historical fiction podcast romantic stories mistress stories happily ever after

Charlotte Wilmont is 26 years old in 1810 London. She’s a spinster with no hope of a marriage offer, ever. Everything is so much worse because she’s so forgettable. Her personality is mousy and there’s absolutely nothing memorable about Charlotte! She was supposed to inherit from her Aunt Ursula but that turned out to be a scam. Now, the only man that Charlotte loves is about to marry someone else. In a moment of hopelessness, she makes a wish. By the next morning, EVERYTHING changes! Novel: His Mistress by Morning By Elizabeth Boyle #bridgerton #historicalromance #victorianengland #drama #prideandprejudice

Ivan Lukov is controlling but what else would you expect from a 2-time world championship holder? It’s why he demands that Jasmine shuts down her social media accounts immediately. It’s not out of spite. He’s trying to protect her. As a figure skater, one of the first things you lose is your shyness when it comes to your body. But it doesn’t prepare Jasmine for the online perverts. They think they have a right to her body and keep sending lewd images. They’re always watching her and she’s in danger. But she’s a tough female and won’t allow Ivan’s high hand. What then?

Ivan Lukov is perfect or at least that’s what the world thinks. He’s wealthy, famous and comes from an ultra rich Russian family. He’s also a world class athlete, a figure skater who always wins and has two Olympic gold medals. However, what most people don’t know about him is that he’s antisocial and has no friends, except his skating partners. Unfortunately, in this season, his partner takes a break and the only qualified person available to fill in for her is a woman Ivan detests with passion, Jasmine. She’s short, has got heavy bones and a nasty temper. Jasmine’s got no accomplishments and she’s not rich either. They’re always going for each other’s throats, ignoring the chemistry stirring between them. To make it clear he’s not interested, he says to her face that he would never dilute his blood by having a child with her. Jasmine fights back. But how does she do it? Find out. Booktok romancegirliepodcast fictionpodcasts fictionpodcasters romancebooks storytelling moonlight tales experience story figure skating sports romance Mariana Zapata FromLukovWithLove

Jasmine has waited 26 years for this opportunity. As a figure skater, she has limited time to go for competitions and win medals or else, become known as a failure. But by a stroke of luck, she’s chosen to be Ivan’s partner for a year. Ivan holds multiple National, World and Olympic championships and he’s not slowing down. However, he and Jasmine hate each other’s guts but they have to work together to meet their goals. That’s until their coach lets them know there’s a catch: they have to do a nude photoshoot together for an anatomical issue, one of the largest selling in the world. Normally, Jasmine would endure all of it but she has creepy stalkers who jerk out to clothed photos of her. What would they do with her nude photos? from lukov with love mariana zapata figure skating underrated novels novels based on podcaster novels in bits romantic novels enemies to lovers Connect with me— https://linktr.ee/chizoba_ebunilo

Inspired by the novel, From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata They’ve only held hands twice. The first time was at thanksgiving dinner because they were seated next to each other. They squeezed each other’s hands until someone kicked them under the table. The next time, Jasmine fell while skating and Ivan offered her a hand up but as she tried to grab it, he took it back and she crashed to the ground. Now, they must become partners if Jasmine hopes to win a championship and Ivan hopes to make history as America's most decorated figure skater. There’s huge stakes on the line but will that stop them from trying to kill each other or insulting each other? Find out. from lukov with love mariana zapata figure skating underrated novels novels based on podcaster novels in bits romantic novels enemies to lovers Connect with me— https://linktr.ee/chizoba_ebunilo

Inspired by the novel, Icebreaker by Hannah Grace Anastasia is a college student and a figure skater. She believes in routine, organization and motivational tips. Everything in her life has to go in order or else… but Nate Hawkins and his macho boys don’t just mess up with the small things, they decrease the chances that she’ll make it to the Olympics! Nate Hawkins didn’t intend to get off on the wrong foot with Anastasia. In fact, he is attracted to her and their lives are interlinked because their best friends are in love. But he has to lie to her about a major incident because he must protect a young teammate who is innocent. However, she finds out and starts to punish him in a way he can’t ignore. How can he win her over? #icebreaker #hannahgrace #collegeromance #booktok #booktube #podcaster #novelsinbits Connect with me— https://linktr.ee/chizoba_ebunilo

I’m with @inkbound_dreamer on IG today for this. We’re discussing our high points and low points of this book, why we couldn’t get over it and how much we loved the side characters and want to see more of them. It’s a conversation for any book lover who wants to find out other reader’s thoughts on a book, get a recommendation or spend some time gushing over book worlds. I apologize for the breaking audio in advance. Nigerian network providers are so unreliable and many times, we have to record as we see it. Connect with me https://linktr.ee/chizoba_ebunilo

Inspired by the Kdrama, Perfect Marriage Revenge Sol is the first daughter from a wealthy family. She falls in love with her childhood friend and they get married, but she doesn’t know he’s affectionate towards her younger sister. He neglects her, ignores her when she does her best and doesn’t care that his mother and sister laugh behind her back. Months after their marriage, Sol is framed for being an imitation artist and selling fake paintings. Everybody abandons her, calls her names and blames her. Her own husband rushes to her sister’s side to comfort her. She takes off and gets involved in an accident that leads to her death. But she’s given back time to return to a year before and redo everything. Will she get her revenge? #kdrama #perfectmarriagerevenge #storyteller #romancestories #podcaster Connect with me— https://linktr.ee/chizoba_ebunilo

Inspired by the novel, Reckless by Elsie Silver Winter married Rob believing him to be a good man who would always remain on her side. She had a tough upbringing because her parents aren't on good terms and she was forced to take her mom’s side. It gave her the reputation of cold, icy and unapproachable. But Rob loved her, or she thought. Years later, she was pregnant with his child when it was revealed he was a child predator who used to force himself on her younger sister, even while married to her. She divorces him but he won’t let her go and terrorizes her. Winter and her sister join forces to teach him a lesson he would never forget. What could it be? #chestnutsprings #elsiesilver #novelstory Connect with me— https://linktr.ee/chizoba_ebunilo

Inspired by the novel, Reckless by Elsie Silver Their friends describe Theo Silva and Winter Hamilton as being cats with claws exposed and ready to fight all the time. What they don’t know is how right they are because cats who fight each other are often in heat and the result is that they make babies. Neither Theo nor Winter intended for this to happen. They had argued one night, had a truce, drank out and decided to shag. Then, they went their separate ways for 18 months. Theo didn't even know he had a daughter. Shortly after he found out, the rest of their friends did too and they blamed Winter for keeping Theo in the dark about his own child. But did Winter truly keep Theo in the dark or is there something else going on here, like a plot to keep them apart? Connect with me— https://linktr.ee/chizoba_ebunilo #elsiesilver #chestnutsprings

Inspired by the novel, Reckless by Elsie Silver Theo Silva is the WBRF bad boy and his prowess in bed is legendary. His late father, Gabriel Silva, was a WBRF champion with several medals under his belt. Theo wants a fraction of his father’s success but that means he has to change his ways. He would after tonight… Winter Hamilton is a frosty cold woman. She is unhappy and wants to make some changes. Her path crosses with Theo’s and they give in to one evening of passion. They use protection but she takes in. Winter goes out of her way to inform him over the phone. His reply? “Thank you for letting me know”. There’s nothing else from him until he moves in next door several months later, acting like everything is normal. How will she deal with a man who rejected her and their baby? #Reckless #Chestnutspringsseries #Elsiesilver Connect with me— https://linktr.ee/chizoba_ebunilo

Inspired by the novel, Once Upon a Holiday by Claudia Burgoa Sterling Ahern is an ultra rich and famous artist. He’s one of the world’s most eligible bachelors, but he’s decided to stay unattached. That’s until his paths cross with June and he spends an unforgettable night with her that ends in grave consequences. Juniper Spearman has plans to have a baby via an anonymous donor. But she unexpectedly (and quite miraculously) gets pregnant after a one-night stand. The problem isn’t trying to tie him down— she’s not interested. It’s that the guy in question is her short term landlord and he has decided his bloodline ends with him. Connect with me— https://linktr.ee/chizoba_ebunilo

Inspired by the novel, Once Upon a Holiday by Claudia Burgoa Sterling Ahern is an Uber rich and famous artist. He’s one of the world’s most eligible bachelors, but he’s decided to stay unattached. However, this doesn’t keep the crazy female fans and stalkers away. They take it as a challenge to be one who gets him. June has plans for the holidays and if everything goes well, she will hold her own baby in her arms next year. None of her family members know of her plan, but she has everything under control, right? That’s until she decides to have a one-night stand. And what do you know? She gets knocked up by a guy who has decided his family line ends with him. Connect with me— https://linktr.ee/chizoba_ebunilo

Inspired by the novel, The Accidental Wedding by Anne Gracie The villagers whisper that it’s the Bloody Abbott who’s haunting her cottage. Maddy doesn’t believe them, but she doesn’t know who to suspect. All she knows is that someone wants to make her life in the village a living hell so that she'll be forced to move away. It so happens that a wounded man she rescued, Nash, is staying at her cottage for the time being. He has recovered enough to leave, but he doesn’t want to because she’s in danger of homelessness and starvation. That’s when he comes up with a plan to catch these lowlifes. But no one, not even Maddy, expected the outcome. Connect with me— https://linktr.ee/chizoba_ebunilo

Inspired by the novel, The Accidental Wedding by Anne Gracie Nash Renfrew was a second son and therefore, wasn’t an heir to a title. He was a diplomat positioned in Russia, but he had to take leave and rush down to England. There were two reasons for this– he had inherited a property from an uncle and he wanted to get married. He had a mental picture of the perfect wife and that wasn’t Maddy. Maddy had one focus in life– raising her five younger siblings. They were orphans, poor and were about to be thrown out of the cottage they called home. It wasn’t a great time to take in a wounded man, but he looked rich. She hoped he might reward her when he recovers, but instead, he accuses her. Connect with me— https://linktr.ee/chizoba_ebunilo

Nash Renfrew was a second son and therefore, wasn’t an heir to a title. He was an ambassador positioned at Russia, but he had to take leave and rush down to England. There were two reasons for this– he had inherited a property from an uncle and he wanted to get married. He had a mental picture of the perfect wife and that wasn’t Maddy. Maddy had one focus in life– raising her five younger siblings. They were orphans, poor and were about to be thrown out of the cottage they called home. It wasn’t a great time to take in a wounded man who had lost his memories. But it’s what she did despite knowing he was an aristocrat who would want nothing to do with her and her baggage. He knew it too, so how did things change? Find out. Connect with me— https://linktr.ee/chizoba_ebunilo

This story is inspired by novel, Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Iris and Roman were competing for a columnist position at the newspaper company. They were rivals. After Roman was chosen, Iris quit and went 600 kilometers away to become a war correspondent with a different newspaper. She decided on this because she was grieving. Her mum had just died and she wanted to find her brother who was fighting in the war. Her greatest source of comfort were the letters she exchanged with an anonymous friend/penpal because of a magical typewriter. But one day, he told her he’s going far away and won’t be able to communicate with her for a while. Then, Roman showed up where she’s at and she’s pissed. Did he come there to compete with her at being a better correspondent? Connect with me— https://linktr.ee/chizoba_ebunilo

This story is inspired by novel, Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Iris and Roman were competing for a columnist position at the newspaper company. They were rivals. After Roman was chosen, Iris quit and went 600 kilometers away to become a war correspondent with a different newspaper. She decided on this because she was grieving. Her mum had just died and she wanted to find her brother who was fighting in the war. Her greatest source of comfort were the letters she exchanged with an anonymous friend/penpal because of a magical typewriter. But one day, he told her he’s going far away and won’t be able to communicate with her for a while. Then, Roman showed up where she’s at and she’s pissed. Did he come there to compete with her at being a better correspondent? Connect with me— https://linktr.ee/chizoba_ebunilo

This story is inspired by Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross Iris and Roman were competing for a columnist position at the newspaper company. They were rivals. After Roman was chosen, Iris quit and went 600 kilometers away to become a war correspondent with a different newspaper. She decided on this because she was grieving. Her mum had just died and she wanted to find her brother who was fighting in the war. Her greatest source of comfort were the letters she exchanged with an anonymous friend/penpal because of a magical typewriter. But one day, he told her he’s going far away and won’t be able to communicate with her for a while. Then, Roman showed up where she’s at and she’s pissed. Did he come there to compete with her at being a better correspondent? Connect with me— https://linktr.ee/chizoba_ebunilo

Iris’ brother, Forest, had been away at war for 5 months and there’s been no word from him. 2 months after he left, she decided to write to him. She slipped the letter beneath her wardrobe to “deliver” it. She did this pretending it would reach him because she had no address to write to. But then, the note disappeared! She continued to write to him for 3 months without any reply, but one night, a reply came: THIS ISN’T FOREST. Then, who was he? And why was he receiving her letters? What about her brother? Why had Forest not written to her, once? Connect with me— https://linktr.ee/chizoba_ebunilo

Piper and Sam used to date in high school. Sam was best friends with Piper’s brother, Caleb, but because the relationship between Piper and Sam ended sourly, it fractured the relationship that Sam had with her entire family including her brother! Years later, Sam manages to restore his relationship with Caleb but the rest of Piper’s family, especially her mom, still hates his guts, as does Piper. But he needs her help. As it turns out, Piper also needs his help. Now, they need to put aside past differences and work together to achieve their separate goals. But the hurt of the past keeps coming up and unless they confront it, they are bound to hurt each other even worse than they already did. And there’s much more at stake this time. Inspired by Novel, Talk Flirty to Me by Livy Hart. Connect with Me— https://linktr.ee/chizoba_ebunilo I used a lot of euphemisms in this episode— doing it, sucking mummy milk and more 😆 You’ll hear roosters in the background. Kindly ignore them. I was recording at 4:40 am ish and they were announcing that the darkest part of the night has passed. They were there in Part A too. Who noticed?

Piper and Sam used to date in high school. Sam was best friends with Piper’s brother, Caleb, but because the relationship between Piper and Sam ended sourly, it fractured the relationship that Sam had with her entire family including her brother! Years later, Sam manages to restore his relationship with Caleb but the rest of Piper’s family, especially her mom, still hates his guts, as does Piper. But he needs her help. As it turns out, Piper also needs his help. Now, they need to put aside past differences and work together to achieve their separate goals. But the hurt of the past keeps coming up and unless they confront it, they are bound to hurt each other even worse than they already did. And there’s much more at stake this time.

After Her Father Is Murdered In Cold Blood, A Chronically Ill Teenager Joins An Elite Group of Musketeers, The Order, to Find His Killers and Bring Them to Justice.

Tania’s father was a retired Musketeer. One day, he traveled for business and told her that he’d return the next day at sundown, but he never did. Instead, news arrived that he died at the hands of highway bandits. His clothes and sword were stolen while his beard and hair were shorn. These so-called bandits had intentionally shown their disdain and disrespect for Tania’s father. As a sick girl, Tania felt helpless, but her fortune changed when she encountered The Order and underwent gruesome training to become a skillful spy and powerful Musketeer. Yet, the greatest hurdle in the road laid in wait: betrayal!

After Her Father Is Murdered In Cold Blood, A Chronically Ill Teenager Joins An Elite Group of Musketeers, The Order, to Find His Killers and Bring Them to Justice. This episode is dedicated to Christian! Say Hi To Him on WhatsApp— https://wa.me/2348037987694

Today's episode is dedicated to Christian, who checked up on me often and eagerly awaited a new episode. Oh, he also sent me data to add to the one I have, so I can upload new episode.

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Tania’s father was a retired Musketeer. One day, he traveled for business and told her that he’d return the next day at sundown, but he never did. Instead, news arrived that he died at the hands of highway bandits. His clothes and sword were stolen while his beard and hair were shorn. These so-called bandits had intentionally shown their disdain and disrespect for Tania’s father. As a sick girl, Tania felt helpless, but her fortune changed when she encountered The Order and underwent gruesome training to become a skillful spy and powerful Musketeer. Yet, the greatest hurdle in the road laid in wait: betrayal!

This episode is inspired by the novel, One For All by Lillie Lainoff.

Corrie believed the best of the world. She was an heiress whose parents were overprotective of. All she knew of the world was what she read in books and what her tutors taught her. She craved to experience the vastness of the world. Her chance came when Queen Elizabeth invited her to court and there she met and fell in love with Rugar, a Sweden ambassador who was bent on revenge for what the English did to him and his father many years ago. Things got interesting when he married Corrie but kidnapped her and took her to Sweden. He might love her but was he willing to let go of the revenge in his heart?

This story is inspired by Betina Krahn's novel, Behind Closed Doors

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Rugar Kalisson was sent to Queen Elizabeth’s court as an ambassador for his country, Stockholm. But he hated Queen Elizabeth’s England and crafted a thorough revenge for what England did to him and his father in the past. Unfortunately, his plans steadily started going south when he met Corrie, Queen Elizabeth’s pet.

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Corrie believed the best of the world. She was an heiress whose parents were overprotective of. All she knew of the world was what she read in books and what her tutors taught her. She craved to experience the vastness of the world.

Her chance came when Queen Elizabeth invited her to court and there she met and fell in love with Rugar, a Sweden ambassador who was bent on revenge for what the English did to him and his father many years ago.

Things got interesting when he married Corrie but kidnapped her and took her to Sweden. He might love her but was he willing to let go of the revenge in his heart? Connect with me

Nenu Vilawa, a native of Rivers State, prefers going by her Edo name, Eseosa. She shared some of her experience in podcasting. How she decides her podcast length, engages the audience and more.

I didn’t know a person who crocheted well didn’t have to knit too. Our conversation revealed that. 

Eseosa was born in a French-speaking country. Her family moved back to Nigeria in 2009.

Eseosa may be physically bound to Nigeria, but she travels often at heart and her favorite destination is Greece.

Eseosa isn’t afraid to try new things. She is studying biomedical sciences in UniPort, she has a podcast where she shares her love for books and crotchet. She can speak at least 3 languages (and she’s learning more) and she is involved in tech too. How does she balance all of this? 

For Eseosa, being a living being is trying new things. 

Have you heard of naming a fanbase before? It’s popular in Kpop. I named Novels in Bits community today. It’s called NiBBers. 

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Nadia was the last daughter of her family. The rest of her siblings lived in the US but she chose to live in France with her French husband and their two beautiful daughters. Life was good until her husband had an affair with a famous movie star and it shook up their entire lives. Where would she go from there?

This story is inspired by Danielle Steele's The Affair

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Has your heart been broken before? It feels like physical pain, doesn't it? You never fully recover, and you become like a creature on full defense ready to bare your teeth at anyone who remotely represents the agony you've been through.

Now imagine if that person was your best friend of 16 years and husband of 11 years. There's no pain greater than the force of that betrayal. Nadia was living that nightmare. What would happen to her now?

Nadia was the last daughter of her family. The rest of her siblings lived in the US but she chose to live in France with her French husband and their two beautiful daughters. Life was good until her husband had an affair with a famous movie star and it shook up their entire lives. Where would she go from there? Connect with me here https://linktr.ee/chizoba_ebunilo

On the podcast, we've gisted 8 books. Two books are coming up and I'm currently reading two books (and more). I share brief stories about each of those books on today's podcast.

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Mariah saved Adam’s life and discovered he had amnesia. Although they were complete strangers, she lied to him that they were married. He believed her and soon enough, things got complicated. Some of those complications included falling in love, a killer, a betrothed and long-lost family.

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"Mariah and Will took a walk and she told him how she found Adam. Will was amazed at how Adam survived such rough waters. When Mariah mentioned what he said about retreating to a corner of his mind to preserve himself, Will understood it was Hindu practices like Adam's daily meditation. Mariah didn't know that Adam meditated daily. Adam was also trained in warrior arts while he was in India, it was why he'd been able to throw George Burke across the room even in a weakened state."

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Mariah saved Adam’s life and discovered he had amnesia. Although they were complete strangers, she lied to him that they were married. He believed her and soon enough, things got complicated. Some of those complications included a killer, a betrothed and long-lost family.

This was an enjoyable story. I hope you enjoy it as well.

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His mother, Ysabeau De Leon was a favored consort of King Louis and was often invited to his bedchambers. King Louis impregnated her in 1759 and Max was born in 1760. It didn’t matter that Ysabeau was married to Christophe. The king’s favor was like being touched by the sun. It meant monetary gain and prosperity for the entire De Leon Family. Also, Christophe couldn’t impregnate Ysabeau at first. When she took in for the king, it was proof of her fertility. Christophe loved Max before he was even fully formed in his mother’s belly.

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They exchanged names. His name was Maximillian and she was Alessandra. She didn’t want him to tell her his surname and didn’t tell hers either. In her opinion, there was no point because they were done after that night.

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We mentioned three shows in the episode. They are Beginning After The End (an anime), Puss in Boots (an animation) and Netflix's 'The Magician's Elephant'.

Sitting and having a fun discussion about shared interests, especially stories is a thrill. I hope you enjoy it.

Simidele is one of the 7 Mami Wata created by Yemoja, mother of the waters. Simidele was human before she was reborn as a mermaid to fulfil a purpose, but she craved more beyond the purpose she served. She also missed being human, even though she had few memories of her human life. Perhaps that was why fate showed up with other plans for her. Today is the last part of this story. We've come to the end of a very good one.

This story took me to good places, I hope it does the same for you.

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We began Simidele's journey in the last episode. In this episode, her journey continues and it's completely nerve-wracking.

If you enjoy folktales and stories at moonlight, you will absolutely be enthralled by this gist.

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Simidele is one of the 7 Mami Wata created by Yemoja, mother of the waters. Simidele was human before she was reborn as a mermaid to fulfil a purpose, but she craved more beyond the purpose she served. She also missed being human, even though she had few memories of her human life. Perhaps that was why fate showed up with other plans for her. There you have it, a mermaid story. This is the first episode after my 2-week break. I plan to take 2-week breaks after every 5 weeks of putting out episodes.

These days, I am active on Instagram, so you can connect with me on IG @ebunilochizoba. I'd love to hear from you!

This is the LAST episode for a while. The next episode will be in two weeks.

It's necessary that I take these breaks to rejuvenate, have time to read more stories I can gist you and avoid burnout.

I will also take this time to connect with you and find out how you're doing.

I truly appreciate that you tune into Novels In Bits. God Bless You and Keep You.

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This is the first special episode or episode special that I'm doing on Novels In Bits.

On every episode special, the goal is to gist a story, but not a Novel!

What is it then? Is it a movie or real-life gist? Maybe. I trust that we'll find out more about episode specials together.

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