Chinedu was not wicked.

He was desperate.

His mother was sick.

His sister was sent home from school.

His phone balance showed ₦1,420.

So when he entered the village shrine that day, he did not enter like a thief.

He entered barefoot.

Trembling.

Begging the earth spirit for mercy.

He took the offerings.

And his luck changed overnight.

Money started entering his phone without explanation.

Bills were paid.

Food returned to the house.

His mother slept peacefully for the first time in weeks.

But every night at 12:00 a.m., a message arrived:

“COLLECTION DONE.”

And something was taken.

A ram died.

A wrapper burned to ash.

A tooth cracked in the dark.

Until the final message appeared:

“NEXT COLLECTION: WHAT YOU LOVE MOST.”

This is not a fairy tale.

This is a warning story.

A powerful African moral story about:

If you believe some doors should never be forced,

this story will stay with you long after you finish reading.

🎧 WHAT BUYERS GET (CLEAR & TRUST-BUILDING)

✔️ Full story (3 chapters)

✔️ Approx. 1,500+ words

✔️ Simple, emotional English

✔️ African village setting

✔️ Strong moral lesson

✔️ Suitable for reading, reflection, or storytelling adaptation

(No images. Story text only.)

This story contains:

It is written as a confession / warning, not for children.

Chioma Sandra