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TALES OF AFRICA by DESMOND EFFAH MEREON · Loreum

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TALES OF AFRICA

DESMOND EFFAH MEREON

@desmondmereon

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THE PRIDE
Five ruthless predators rule Veyra City’s criminal underworld through blood, bullets, sex, money and betrayal. When a massive shipment vanishes, paranoia tears their empire apart. Everyone has secrets, enemies and dirty hands, but the most dangerous monster is closer than anyone realizes. 18+ | Crime | Violence | Mature Themes

From the heart of Africa comes a collection of hilarious tales explaining the strangest things about animals. Why can’t Chicken fly? Why does Warthog have that terrible hairline? From pride and trickery to foolish mistakes, every tale reveals a ridiculous secret the animals wish you never knew.

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KWEKU ANANSE STORY (TALES OF ANANSE)

Enter the cunning world of Kweku Ananse, Ghana’s legendary trickster spider who walks between wisdom and folly. A hilarious, heartbreaking journey through West African folklore that proves intelligence triumphs over strength, but pride always catches the mighty. Perfect for lovers of cultural storytelling and timeless moral Wisdom

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PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR–MISSION IMPOSSIBLE X3

A mysterious signal awakens a secret from Skipper’s past, drawing the Penguins into a deadly hunt. Varko, an intelligent leopard seal, has come to settle an old score, while a secret human organization wants the Penguins for an experiment buried years ago. Now Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private must outsmart a predator, outbuild their enemies, and uncover the truth before the past catches them.

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PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR- THE KING IS MISSING

Skipper said, "How much is the deal, girl?". Clover looked confuse. She replied,"C'mon guys? It's the king who has been kidnapped..." Skipper shooked his head in disbelief. "Y'know,he is your king not ours. We demand something negotiable or else we won't carry out the mission."

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