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Love's Eternal Flame: A Tale from Ancient Africa

Kofi meets the woman of his dreams

By Tevin Milla OgutuPublished 2 years ago 2 min read
Love's Eternal Flame: A Tale from Ancient Africa
Photo by Enoch Appiah Jr. on Unsplash

The year is 1984 in ancient Africa, the green savannah stretches out like a vast golden tapestry beneath the watchful gaze of the stars, welcoming as to the birth place of a young warrior named Kofi. With skin bronzed by the sun and eyes as deep as the night sky, Kofi roams the land with a spirit as wild and untamed as the beasts that roam the plains.

But amidst the chaos of the wilderness, there beat a gentle heart, yearning for something more than battles and conquests. For deep within Kofi's soul, there lay a love as pure and fierce as the flames that danced beneath the tribal bonfires.

And so it was that on the eve of the festival of love, when the moon hung low in the sky and the air was alive with the sound of drums, Kofi set out on a quest to win the heart of the beautiful maiden, Adanna. With her ebony hair cascading like a waterfall down her back and eyes that sparkled like diamonds in the sun, Adanna was the most cherished jewel in the tribe.

But winning her love would not be easy, for Adanna's hand had long been promised to another—a wealthy merchant from a distant land, whose coffers overflowed with gold and silver. Undeterred, Kofi embarked on a journey fraught with danger and uncertainty, determined to prove that true love could conquer all.

Through dense jungles and treacherous mountains, Kofi journeyed, his heart aflame with passion and desire. And as he faced each trial and tribulation with courage and determination, the spirits of the ancestors looked down upon him with favor, guiding his path and strengthening his resolve.

Finally, after many days and nights of arduous travel, Kofi arrived at the village where Adanna dwelled, her name whispered on the lips of every breeze that rustled through the trees. With bated breath and pounding heart, he approached her father, the tribal chief, and declared his intention to win her hand in marriage.

But the chief, swayed by the promises of wealth and power, scoffed at Kofi's audacity and refused his request, casting him out into the night like a lone wolf howling at the moon. Undeterred, Kofi vowed to fight for his love until his dying breath, for he knew that true love was a flame that could never be extinguished.

And so, under the canopy of stars, with the rhythmic beat of drums as his only companion, Kofi embarked on a daring rescue mission to save Adanna from the clutches of her unwanted suitor. With cunning and skill, he outwitted the merchant's guards and whisked Adanna away into the night, her heart swelling with gratitude and admiration for the brave warrior who had risked everything to win her love.

And as they rode off into the sunset, hand in hand, their laughter mingling with the gentle whispers of the wind, Kofi knew that their love would endure for all eternity, a beacon of hope and inspiration for generations to come. For in the timeless embrace of love's eternal flame, anything was possible, even in the heart of ancient Africa.

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About the Creator

Tevin Milla Ogutu

Tevin's unique, diverse and contemporary style of writing captures your imagination, stirs your soul and leaves you breathing for more. His tales capture the essence of life's rich tapestry, weaving short, sweet and engaging stories.

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  • Emos Sibu Poriei (Kaya)2 years ago

    Outstanding! I love it!

  • Test2 years ago

    WOW! Very amazing work!!

  • Well written! More stories should be written about ancient Africa! Great work!

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