Chapter 11 Confusion Jerry smiled, lying down on the bed, listening to Asa’s ‘No one tomorrow’. Just the other day, the other day I was talking to the weatherman about today, oh, oh, oh And all, all he could say, was no one knows tomorrow. The relationship between him and Ms. Jacobs was already going … Continue reading Unknown Shadows- Episode 11
Before the Darkness Prologue BEFORE THE DARKNESS 1 The men in front of him looked on with sullen faces; it looked like a death had just been announced. “Mr. President, we need to move on this as soon as possible. The price of oil is not getting better anytime soon. If we don’t move fast, … Continue reading Before The Darkness 2
Chapter 10 Reunion Jerry knew he had to start treading gently in his new quest for knowledge. He would start following all the money he has (every one of them), and the best place to start his search was his bank account. How did he get such a huge amount of money? He needed to … Continue reading Unknown Shadows- Episode 10
Mum had me when she was twenty-five years old. By then, she was all grown up, done with school, living by herself, and working; she even owned her own private business. One would think that was enough reason to be ready but mum said she didn’t ‘plan’ me. However, she didn’t neglect to hammer on … Continue reading The Little Storyteller
Chapter 9 Meeting The Great Schemer The light went off again, without giving Jerry the opportunity to see who it was. Jerry held his breathe, wishing the person was the beautiful thief, hoping she had come to give him a chance to love her forever, hoping she had that burning the desire he had been … Continue reading Unknown Shadows- Chapter 9
Author’s Note: Please read the Prologue to this story, it will help you get the context. Click here: Before The Darkness Prologue The fiery hot wind blew against him but he did not seem to notice. His mind was taken up by what he saw; the reflection of his face in the water made him … Continue reading Before The Darkness 1
Chapter 8 Visitors A good night rest and a sound spirit are the only things needed to make a man whole after a long day of trouble and unexpected event. Jerry woke into darkness at 11.30pm after sleeping off in the evening. The whole concept of loneliness seems too sweet and very good to Jerry … Continue reading Unknown Shadows- Chapter 8
The transit to Jos was too silent for Blessing; all through the journey which she went alone, she held the picture of her dead lover in her hands, crying at every glitch of the cherished memories they shared. The last night they spent together, she could still remember her words: “My dearest Blessing, this is … Continue reading BLOOD ON THE ALTAR (an excerpt)
Chapter 7 The Titans are rising The month of December crept in slowly, rather slowly; so slow for the children who had been envisaging the last part of it, when they can get good food (especially the all-party-favoured jollof-rice) and drinks, when they can play with bangers and fireworks. So slow for politicians who want … Continue reading Unknown Shadows- Chapter 7
Chapter 6 Loosed Ends Jasper allowed Leech to enter his house before he moved near the house, his eyes roaming the street for any witness, and was happy to find no one. That was good. He moved to the back of Leech’s house and wondered if it would be good to just wait for him … Continue reading Unknown Shadows- Chapter 6
Chapter 5 Chased By A Past Jerry wondered, as he walked on to school, if he was not supposed to ever love fair ladies because he could not fathom the reason the two fair and beautiful ladies left him. Today was the third day after he met the beautiful thief that he helped, but he … Continue reading Unknown Shadows- Chapter 5
Chapter Four The Last Piece of Peace Jerry shook his head to ward off the fear that was forming in his heart, to help him think clearly. He did not see the girl but he heard the bed make a crumpling sound, which made him know she has risen from her bed. A heavy knock … Continue reading Unknown Shadows- Episode 4
The barren land was blackened by a thick ever present layer of soot, formed from eons of being painfully licked and scorched by terrifyingly large tongues of fire. The flames had burned since the beginning of her birth, they had formed and shaped the flesh covering of her earth and one day they would bring … Continue reading The War Of Two Realms: Chapter Two - Hope
Chapter 2 Cutting the last hope Jerry looked at the room again to be sure of what he was seeing. How sure was he that his name was even Jerry? He went to the bed and sat down on its edge, dejected, with his head between his hands as he stared at the ground. He … Continue reading Unknown Shadows- Episode 2
I MUST NEVER FORGET ADEOTI GBEMISOLA FOR HIS POEM: NAKED SOLES, THAT SET MY CREATIVE MIND OFF THE HOOK-THE AUTHOR, NOVEMBER 2014 OUR CARNIVAL OF NAKED SOLES The stunning and chilly air, an African Night of entertainment. In the mood for a festive season. The fluffy clouds are gathering, the thunders are rumbling, the atmosphere … Continue reading Our Carnival Of Naked Soles