Episode 5 ………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 days later. I was cleaning the kitchen humming to myself, “He’s intentional” by Travis green. Trying my best to forget the picture I saw in the small, black box. I couldn’t sleep that night, with the picture in my head; it was difficult for me to. So I distracted myself … Continue reading Ada: Episode 5
And the Night Hissed chronicles the expedition of a group of slave drivers in what is now known as Southwestern Nigeria. The story spans three weeks approximately, detailing slave raids from one town to the other, with the approval of a powerful royal accomplice. Enraged by loss, betrayal, ego, and disappointment, the group decides to … Continue reading …And the Night Hissed (A Critical Review)
CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT Bukky lay on the bed and wept. It hurt that her boyfriend’s parents felt that he was too good for her because he was in the university and she wasn’t. She wished she had told them that she was no longer an illiterate. She now has her Junior waec certificate. Soon, she … Continue reading Bukky Alakara 28
CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Kike came home with a man who she introduced to her niece as her fiancé. Bukky recognized him. he was one of the Assistant Pastors in the church they both attended. She now understood why her aunt was always going out. Her relationship with the man took all her time. Or rather, … Continue reading Bukky Alakara 27
He had been dating her for six months and counting, but she didn’t know that yet. All his friends knew she was the love of his life expect her. She was the reason he masturbates in the toilet before bathing, she was always the subject of his wet dreams, but he had been hiding his … Continue reading Love Killed Him
FRIENDSHIP The Goal Of Friendship ‘He is my friend’….. ‘ She is nice and so, perfect that’s why we are friends’ Hi am Ajibade Pelumi Raymond (Joe Raymond) and today I’ll will be speaking on an article with the above tittle… ENJOY Having a friend is one of the best feeling in the world, knowing … Continue reading The Goal Of Friendship
Here is a prayer to us Who hear things said in silence Who study words Hidden in naked pages Who break Da Vinci codes Hidden in people’s faces To us, clothed with insanity Who study invisible handwriting on the wall And searches for mermaids in the Sahara May we never walk naked To the market … Continue reading A Prayer
CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX Chike got a call from his uncle in the United Kingdom. The man wanted him to come over for his Industrial Training. His uncle believed that it would pave a way for him by the time he graduated and he would be able to apply to any University in the U.K for … Continue reading Bukky Alakara 26
CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE Chike knocked on the door. he was eager to see the woman his heart yearned for. He wished she followed him to Owerri for the Christmas holiday. He missed her so much. He planned to take her out that evening and ask her out. He was beyond confident that she was going … Continue reading Bukky Alakara 25
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR Bukky came out of the bathroom dripping wet, a wrapper was tied around her chest, a pink shower cap covered her hair, she held her sponge-case in one hand and her bucket in the other hand. She halted when she saw Lola and Kemi standing outside. She tried to walk past them, … Continue reading Bukky Alakara 24
I have traversed this rocky road All alone In a low tone Divine romance, my goad Till after twelve solar-turns in the desert All my passions and emotions stand alert Has the chrism oil baptized my man-ness? Has the Stone frozen my emotion? Has the Chasuble chained my passion? Has the Breviary filled my emptiness? … Continue reading My Will And My Call
Damn the scoreboard Damn the results Damn those who knew us But chose to write whatever they wanted In our class, we know who is who. Damn the award Damn its recipient Damn those who knew us But chose to give it to those they were pleased with In our class, we know who is … Continue reading We Know Who Is Who
CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE Gbemiga sprayed perfume under his armpits. He noticed his parents’ and sisters approving stares. He grinned. He had already seen his reflection in the mirror. He looked very handsome. “Are you going to the birthday party alone?” Remi asked out of curiousity. The last time she went to his hostel to visit … Continue reading Bukky Alakara 23
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO Kike and her niece returned from church and met Gbemiga and his family seated outside the house playing a game of Ludo. Bukky was surprised to see her ex. She didn’t know that he was back home from school. She and her aunt greeted them and went in. She noticed the way … Continue reading Bukky Alakara 22
If you missed Episode 2, read it here ****** In the other room, a man – in his mid-sixties – was observing all that was happening through the screen of a television set. Apparently, the room where Imelda was kept had been fitted with hidden cameras, she was being monitored. Dr. Richard entered the room … Continue reading The Hiding place – Episode 3 of 3