Short Story Boko Harum

from set up a fence for protection, and even helped built all the huts there. I forgot the name of the chief there, but I clearly remember the name of his son, which was “Baako”. Anyways, we were just finishing up construction when the Boka Harum came and threatened to kill us if we didn’t leave. We fled for our lives and came across this secret cave in which we hind in for decades.” He explained. “We tried to find our way back, but we couldn’t and we lost all hope. We built this whole room, and it may seem like it can house a lot of people, but only five of us are living in here,” he said as he signaled for the others to come out. The rest of them seemed old and powerless as well.
“I can show you back to the village!” Felix said excitedly. After hesitating, the old man agreed. …show more content…
For now stat and eat with us,” he said. The next morning the old man and his friends followed Felix back to the village. As they made their way out of the forest, Felix noticed a large flag that was posted in the middle of the village.
“What is that? That wasn’t there before I left. Something seems wrong,” said Felix as they walked through the tall grass.
“That, Felix, is the Boka Harum’s flag of conquest. It seems to be that the village has been overrun by the terrorists,” the old man explained. Felix was very frightened and worried for his father.
“My dad is in there!” said Felix as he broke down in tears. “I shouldn’t have left, I should be in there right now,” Felix said as he grew fretful.
“Don’t you worry child,” said the old man as he and his friends gathered around in in a circle.
“What in the world are you old timers doing?” Felix asked as he joined the group