Tope Babalola sat on his bed, studying the business case his Project Manager sent to his email. As he grew older, he noticed that he needed less and less sleep so he put the extra waking hours to good use. He succeeded in getting more work done. He also succeeded in irritating his personal secretary … Continue reading The Paradox (Part 2 of 2)
Dele walked into the sitting room, picking up a remote from the center table and flicked on the Tv set. He sat down on the floor and leaned his against the chair flicking through the Tv channels. He heard a knock at the door, he got up walking toward the door. Kemi stared at him … Continue reading Heart Of Betrayal
“I see you are smarter than other girls your age, but that has only made me want you more, you have also hurt my pride and I will make you suffer for it. It is what the lord wants and I shall fulfil his desire.” “What are you doing? Please let me go!” she cried … Continue reading Final Escape (3)
*** There are three sides to every story. Her Side How far. Na wa 4 u. So u can’t show up 2 support me. It is well. I read the sms that I had just sent to the supposed love of my life and I felt disappointed with myself as reading the sms … Continue reading THE PROPOSAL -Her Side
8:19 pm June 19, 1998 Ikenegbu Layout, Owerri. Kathryn walked with careful steps along the lonely dark bushy path. Her feet moved, one after the other, in swift strides; her thoughts maintained an equal pace too. Kathryn’s thoughts alternated between the possible dangers, she’d heard, that lurked in those paths; memoirs of the evening—well spent; … Continue reading Illusion
She asked for more. Adele couldn’t get enough. Was Bayo’s soft lips that were running kisses down the sides of her neck that she needed more, or her other drug which she stared at with anticipation? Giggling, she lightly pushed Bayo off her body. Bayo wanted to resist, but the look in his lovers eyes … Continue reading Addicted to The Feeling
As i am staring through this window. All the memories flood my mind. Memories of time past, memories that could have been. It all started on a bright sunny day. I was fixing my hair in the saloon when my neighbour’s daughter walked in. “Sister good afternoon.” “Angela how are you?” “Fine.” She smiled. “Someone … Continue reading Remembering James
Christiana had just arrived from school, she went straight to her bedroom to take off her uniform and change into her house clothes. Just as she sat down on her bed her mother came inside. “What are you still doing here?” her mother asked. “Mum, I want to finish my homework and then get some … Continue reading Final Escape (2)
All sweaty, Alma bounced on the couch, wholly disgusted in her own skin by the verity that she was soaked in sweat, with her outfit all gummy to her body. It had been a long day for her at work. She’d quickly glanced at her phone; she was expecting a call from Nnamdi, nevertheless she … Continue reading Behind The Altar
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Strength to go on © Folakemi Emem-Akpan He cuts across as a figure of authority and compassion. A man on whom the care of church members rests, someone who has stood at this pulpit for sixteen long years, ministering to souls. “Let us pray.” His voice is a rich baritone, crisp and pleasant … Continue reading Strength to go on
Soul brother. I didn’t know someone like you could exist. That it was even possible for me to gain another human being who connected with me such a level it seemed ethereal. When you nearly crushed my foot with your Nikes that windy Sunday on the field, I didn’t know I was gaining an … Continue reading Soul Brothers
*** There are three sides to every story. His Side I look at the ring nestled comfortably in the velvet case as the diamonds on the band, duet with the emerald stone to produce a sparkling symphony. ‘It’s worth the cash,’ I mutter to myself, admiring the object in my hand. ‘Atleast when … Continue reading THE PROPOSAL – His Side
Sacrifice “ …Birds of darkness do not use my house for a meeting place..”, sang the late Hubert Ogunde referring to the creatures of the night who congregate all over the place, mostly up to no good, plotting and planning the ruination of innocent souls. The Yorubas go on to say “…if the sacrificial … Continue reading Sacrifice – A Contemporary Nigerian story
Chuks Madike knew he had to kill his father-in-law. What he had not decided on was the method. He couldn’t burst into the man’s house totting a gun Scarface style or anything dramatic like that. It had to be a clandestine murder and since he didn’t trust anyone, he had to do it himself. He … Continue reading The Paradox (Part 1 of 2)
These are “Gelamins ” (Humans) !, oh i can’t believe it ! With the excitements in me i flew into the earth ” oh my goodness this is it” . But i noticed everywhere was dark, if not for the small round shiny lights lights i’m seeing all over, well maybe all these small lights … Continue reading The Heavens Gate 2