The Ivory Towers: the Good and Bad Life on Campus

By Emeka Eze

THE IVORY TOWERS is a tale about how the lives of three undergraduates played out on campus after they had been advised by an old wise man who is the grandfather of one of them. The plot is filled with intrigues and suspense and will surely keep you on the edge of your seat. It can double as an instructional manual for teenagers and undergraduates.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Emeka Eze
• Release date: Jan 14, 2018
• ISBN: 9781370070305

Emeka Eze

My favorite hobbies include nature-loving and people-watching.

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THE IVORY TOWERS

The Good and Bad Life on Campus

By

Emeka Eze

Copyright Emeka Eze, 2017

No part of this work may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means, without the prior written permission of the author.

To all who strive for excellence in character and learning, I say: A luta Continua, Vitoria acerta.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER TWO

CHAPTER THREE

CHAPTER FOUR

CHAPTER FIVE

CHAPTER SIX

CHAPTER SEVEN

CHAPTER EIGHT

CHAPTER NINE

CHAPTER TEN

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

CHAPTER ONE

The cool early morning breeze was rather chilly. Victor had said his prayers, brushed his teeth, rinsed his face and picked up his machete. He usually woke up around the same time every morning – 5:30 am. It had become part of him over time.

Victor, what’s up? the rather excited voice of his friend, Charles rang out.

My man, I hail you. Victor replied amusedly.

Charles was his childhood friend, they had done practically everything – childhood pranks, moonlight games, fishing, Boys’ Scouts, name it, together.

They left for their usual firewood fetching from the nearby bushes. Nature was offering her best that morning – the cool breeze, the quiet innocence of the new dawn unfolding the beautiful faces of the diverse trees and flowers, the rather too playful squirrels jumping from tree to tree chatting heartily away in their little gossips, it was really a sweet morning.

So how are you preparing for tomorrow? Victor asked.

I can’t wait for the break of day. I can’t wait to taste the good life – university undergraduate, clean, good and well-presented clothes, good command of English language, with all the girls vying for me.

Hahaha! You think you can make that in a day? It takes effort – real, determined, consistent and dynamic effort, it is a way of life. Victor admonished.

I know! Charles shot a surprised look at his friend and elegantly continued. My brother, the university is one of the best places to be. The universal nature of the whole experience is really awesome. Characters are built, habits formed, sophisticated friends made…

Sophisticated friends made? Victor interrupted rather rudely. Are you still interested in the cults?

"Me? yes of course, that’s a