Imagine it is three o'clock in the morning. The whole world is quiet, and everyone is deep in sleep, dreaming peacefully. But in one house, a woman named Hajara is wide awake. She isn't awake because she has work to do or because she can't sleep. No, she is awake because she has a terrible hunger. Her mouth is literally watering because she wants to taste blood. This is how the story of Maitar Dare starts, and let me tell you, it gets creepy very fast. The author, Mrs Sadauki, really knows how to make your skin crawl from the very first page. Hajara isn't just a normal mean woman; she has a dark secret that she hides from her husband and everyone else in the house.
Hajara creeps toward a room where a young woman named Safeenat is sleeping. Safeenat is heavily pregnant and she is just resting, not knowing that a monster is standing right over her. Hajara’s eyes change, becoming red like fire. She is ready to attack. One part of the book says — "Hajara ta hana idonta bacci saboda yawunta da suke tsinkewa tsabar yadda suke kwaɗayin ɗanɗanon jini." When you translate that, it means Hajara refused to let herself sleep because her saliva was dripping from how much she was craving the taste of blood. That is just so scary! She sees a small baby in the spirit world or something similar near Safeenat, and she moves to grab it. But suddenly, a bright light appears and protects Safeenat. Hajara has to run away before she gets caught.
The drama doesn't end there. Her husband, Dayyabu, almost catches her in the living room. He asks her why she is standing there in the dark, but she just ignores him and runs to her room. She is so frustrated that she couldn't get what she wanted. But Hajara is not the type of person to give up easily. She goes under her bed and pulls out a clay pot filled with black smoke. She says some strange words and transforms into a lizard! Can you believe that? She crawls on the wall back to Safeenat’s room. Since she can't touch Safeenat because of that mysterious light, she decides to do something else. She finds Safeenat’s body cream and spits her wicked saliva into it. This woman is truly evil. If you want to read more stories that keep you on the edge of your seat, you should check out Taskar Novels for some of the most interesting stories out there.
The next morning, the house is full of tension. Safeenat is such a sweet and quiet girl. She is going through so much because she lost her husband, Bashir, who was a soldier. She is all alone with this big pregnancy, living in a house where her stepmother hates her. When she comes out to greet everyone, Hajara starts shouting at her for no reason. She calls her a hypocrite and tells her that she didn't cook any food for her. It’s so sad because Safeenat’s father, Dayyabu, just sits there and doesn't say much at first. You can feel how much Safeenat is hurting. She goes to the kitchen to find something to eat and starts crying. She misses her late husband so much. He was the only one who really loved and protected her.
Hajara follows her into the kitchen just to mock her. She tells Safeenat that her crying won't bring Bashir back. She even mentions another woman named Murjanatu, saying that Safeenat stole Bashir from her. It’s a lot of family mess. Safeenat is just trying to survive the day, but her skin starts itching and turning red. This is because of the "poison" Hajara put in her cream the night before. Safeenat doesn't know what is happening, so she texts her friend Sakeenatu, who is a doctor. This part of the story shows how lonely Safeenat is. Even when she is in pain, she has to hide it and keep working. For those who love to download Hausa novels, this book is definitely one you need on your phone because the suspense is just too much.
While Safeenat is in the kitchen trying to cook lunch so she can keep the peace, her labor pains start. It’s not just normal pain; it’s like something is fighting inside her. She is sweating and holding her belly, trying not to scream. Hajara sees her and instead of being a normal human being, she looks at Safeenat's belly with a very hungry look. She sends her daughter Munira away so she can be alone with Safeenat. You would think she wants to help, but Hajara has a very dark plan for the babies that are about to be born. She makes Safeenat lie down on a plastic sheet on the floor. The atmosphere in that room is so heavy and scary.
When the babies finally start coming, something very strange happens. Safeenat gives birth to twins—a boy and a girl. Usually, when a baby is born, the mother or a midwife has to cut the umbilical cord. But when the baby girl comes out, her cord is already cut! And she isn't crying like a normal baby. She is just staring. Hajara was ready to do her "witchcraft" on the babies, but the way the baby girl looks at her stops her in her tracks. One of the lines in the book says — "Muƙut ta haɗiye wasu yawu hango wani baƙin kallo daga cikin ƙwayar idon jaririyar." This means she swallowed hard when she saw the dark, piercing look in the eyes of the newborn baby girl. It’s like the baby knows exactly who Hajara is and what she is trying to do.
For a moment, Hajara actually acts like a normal person. She cleans up the room, helps Safeenat, and even makes her some hot tea. But inside her mind, she is confused. She keeps asking herself, "What is wrong with me? Am I really the one doing this?" She feels like she has lost her power for a second. The baby boy is crying and hungry, but the baby girl is just silent, watching everything with those strange eyes. It makes you wonder if the babies are going to have special powers to fight their evil step-grandmother. This is the kind of drama you only find in the best Hausa novels that talk about family secrets and the supernatural.
Safeenat is just happy to have her children, even though she is exhausted and in pain. She doesn't realize the danger she is still in. Her father comes home and is happy to hear the news, but the real battle is just beginning. Hajara is not going to stay "kind" for long. She is a woman who lives for the night, and now that there are two new lives in the house, her hunger is only going to grow. But that baby girl... there is something about her that is going to change everything in that house. You can feel that the author is setting us up for a very big fight between good and evil. If you enjoy reading Hausa novels online, you really should find time for this one.
The story is written in a way that makes you feel like you are standing in the corner of the room, watching everything happen. You feel for Safeenat, you get angry at Hajara, and you feel sorry for the father who doesn't see what's happening under his own roof. It's a story about jealousy, witchcraft, and the strength of a mother. I really liked how the author showed that even when things are very dark, there is always some kind of light that protects the innocent. If you want to know what happens to Safeenat and her twins, or if Hajara finally gets what she deserves, you have to read the full story. You can find this book and many more amazing ones like it on Taskar Novels. It’s the best place to get all your favorite stories and stay updated with the latest releases!
