Why Did He Bring Me to the Cemetery at Midnight? | The Most Chilling Request of My Life

Tales by Titus 254 presents an evocative story from our guest, Lucy Njeri. She was born and raised in Korogocho. Her father struggled with alcoholism and often failed to provide enough food. Together with their mother, Lucy and her siblings would go to the river to wash used shopping bags, which they resold to make a living. There was a man in their neighborhood who offered Lucy chores in exchange for pay—sometimes in the form of food. Life in the ghetto is harsh, especially for young women who are frequently exploited. Eventually, overwhelmed by the conflicts at home, Lucy decided to run away with her friends. Life outside wasn't any easier. They had to seek help from men, who ended up exploiting them further. One day, the man Lucy had fallen in love with invited her to a party and asked her to bring a friend. As the evening progressed, her friend disappeared into another room with a different man, leaving Lucy with her lover and his friends. They assaulted her, and the betrayal shattered her—especially since it came from someone she trusted. She later became pregnant by him. When she informed him, he rejected her, but later allowed her to stay, and they lived together as husband and wife. However, he eventually became abusive, fueled by false rumors. He was later arrested. Lucy recalls turning to dancing in clubs for money, and eventually taking on additional work. One client assaulted her so severely that he knocked out her front teeth. Another client took her to a gravesite, pointing out his brother's burial place and asking her to entertain the deceased—forcing her into actions too disturbing to describe. Despite these unimaginable hardships, Lucy shares how she endured and overcame the trials of her past. Her story is one of survival, strength, and resilience. We listen, not to judge—but to understand and honor her journey.