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The End of Udi

An alien invasion wrecks an African city.

Abdullah Salisu
Jul 31, 2019
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“I was overwhelmed with terror.” Photo Credit: The New York Times
“I was overwhelmed with terror.” Photo Credit: The New York Times

There was a sudden change in the clouds — a twirl — a shooting light flashed across the sky. Like a signal, every eye rose to its call. All the kids raced down and gathered at the clear field – the village square — before the older ones could get there. It was nothing we had ever seen befo…

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