Ruyi's World of Books & Stories

Written by  Omoruyi Uwuigiaren In this age and time, there are things you shouldn’t expect to remain the same. One of them is your approach to marriage. Take note of every change in your partner. Failure to do so might leave your marriage gasping for breath. As the goal post shifts, bring new things to the table. Or set new rules to play. Know where the goalpost  is at all times. Your ability to keep track of your partner and be on the same page is what makes you a great team player. Marriage is not a competition between two people. It is cooperation between them. In this digital age, some rules are not only obsolete, they are no longer practicable. So, to survive in any relationship, you need to set rules to guide you and your partner. The rules that you set must evolve. You must create room for improvement. You must never be afraid to start all over again. So, put yourself in a situation where you can easily change things without rocking the boat. Whether it is a short-te...

why always me?   BOOK EXCERPT: Title: Why Always Me? Author: Omoruyi Uwuigiaren Tom wore a long face and trudged on. His trousers had faded and clothed with dust. Reaching the threshold, he inserted the key into the lock and embraced his house. He hissed and slammed the door behind him, for the evening was the worst day of his life. He had to work late again even though it was Christmas Eve. But now, at last, the hammer had fallen on him! As soon as he was indoors, Tom sank into his favorite chair. After a time, he sat up and drew his rickety table. The little man lit up the room and his face looked pale in the lamplight. He took the letter out of his pocket. He lowered his bifocals. He glanced above them at the letter and a deep melancholy settled over his spirit. The company had sacked Tom and it was a bitter pill to swallow. “WHY ALWAYS ME?” he banged the table. Tom had disposed of the letter when he heard a faint knock on the door. “Who’s there?” “It’s I, Priscilla,” her voice ...

  This long book takes place in a jungle and is about a boy named Nihu that lived in a small village.  One day Nihu is out hunting, and his uncle was killed by an arrow that a robber took after Nihu shot it.  Everybody thought Nihu killed his uncle, so he was told not to come back to the village.  He went to the jungle to live, and met Old Phil.  They got to be friends, but Old Phil died.  Nihu met many creatures when he was in the jungle.  Some were friendly, but some were mean and scary.  He finally tries to find his way out of the jungle and falls through a crack in the earth.  A very mean creature takes him and puts him inside a stone, with some other prisoners.  We don’t find out until the very end if he ever escapes. This was a long book, and it was hard for me to read by myself.  There were a lot of big words, and some parts were hard for me to understand.  It was exciting, and sometimes scary.  The different cr...

  I believe it was Stephen King who said something about writers holding the power of creating worlds in their hands.  The Adventures of Nihu  provides quintessential proof of that statement. Not only has the author managed to tell a story that covers all the facets of human endeavor, he has very much birthed his own world. A world full of wonder, beauty and darkness, all blended together so effortlessly. The author explores the human situation, exposing the very nature and disposition of man in relation to his predicament. The author explores man’s capacity for greed, love, temerity and cunning, while taking the reader on a  literally  multidimensional chase. It is a story of bravery, a story of friendship and loyalty against staggering odds. The author has put his own spin on the eternal battle between good and evil, using a very lovable protagonist as Nihu is wrongly accused and faces a world of treachery and evil. It is vital for a story to be able t...