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Room 904
Ayanda Xaba comes back with another thriller with a shocking twist. When Bukeka Mdaka goes to Johannesburg to further her studies, she is allocated the infamous Room 904. There are rumours about her room being haunted, but she is not superstitious, so she ignores them. Her main focus is to escape her disadvantaged background and make a success of herself. She is determined to pass all her modules and not lose her scholarship. But her learning difficulties push her to entertain a wicked man's proposal to ensure that her marks improve. She finds herself in a compromising position and help comes from the most unexpected person — her mysterious roommate.
Makaziwe is happy to get a new roommate. For years, she has been getting roommate after roommate, some with good habit, others not so much, and they all never stay for long. But after all her experiences with bad roommates, she surprises herself by taking a liking to Bukeka almost immediately. Through Bukeka’s joyful spirit and nurturing aura, Makaziwe discovers hidden parts of herself and is forced to confront her dark past while helping her roommate to not suffer the same fate.
This is a story of sisterhood, love, and friendship, with twists and turns that will keep you at the edge of your seat.
Makaziwe is happy to get a new roommate. For years, she has been getting roommate after roommate, some with good habit, others not so much, and they all never stay for long. But after all her experiences with bad roommates, she surprises herself by taking a liking to Bukeka almost immediately. Through Bukeka’s joyful spirit and nurturing aura, Makaziwe discovers hidden parts of herself and is forced to confront her dark past while helping her roommate to not suffer the same fate.
This is a story of sisterhood, love, and friendship, with twists and turns that will keep you at the edge of your seat.
127 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 29, 2024
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Ayanda Xaba
14 books70 followersAyanda Xaba is an award-winning self-published author from Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal who is passionate about her family, women empowerment, and travelling. When she’s not creating stories, she is an avid reader who likes binging on horror and psychological thrillers. Her goal is to unapologetically tell stories of African women and be the voice of the voiceless.
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October 19, 2025
Ayanda, you did a thing there.
Fantastic, action-packed story. We paced with tensions in the right spaces.
You, Ayanda, the Youth Writer we've been waiting for.
Don't sleep on Room 904.
Fantastic, action-packed story. We paced with tensions in the right spaces.
You, Ayanda, the Youth Writer we've been waiting for.
Don't sleep on Room 904.
October 31, 2025
Mind blown. This is exactly what I needed to get out of the reading slump. Loved the creativity in this book. It was something new and unique for me.
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