Category Archives: Flash

Her Death!

September 4, 2015 Rhoiy 3 Comments

I cannot say exactly when the scrawny hands of death snuck in but my guess is that it was by installments. Little by little, they tore away at the sacred threads that form the lofty fabric of womanhood, and then suddenly we see the woman no more. What we have in her stead is a … Continue reading Her Death! →

The Rainmaker

September 2, 2015 musite 5 Comments

RAINMAKER My name is Femi, I am a rainmaker, but before long it will matter little. ********** Kayode had approached me to make rain fall, and demanded I shouldn’t ask why. For that, he was quite willing to part with a large sum of money, half of a million dollars. “Make this rain fall with … Continue reading The Rainmaker →

Editor's Picks, Fiction, Flash

Mr. Manager

September 1, 2015 Folakemi Emem-Akpan 16 Comments

Mr. Manager © Folakemi Emem-Akpan Joshua straightened his tie and observed his face in the bathroom mirror. Without telling, he knew his face was lined with worry. He tried to paste a smile on his face. He had to appear confident, or Sarah would literarily have his head. And for heavens, it was his first … Continue reading Mr. Manager →

The Stones in her Heart

August 31, 2015 hotchocolate 12 Comments

She smiled, turned and left, her heart racing, her palms sweating as she waited for the call. It never came. No one would ever question her actions. When, 6 months after the relationship began, she noticed his odd new habit of taking his phone to the toilet, her gut told her something was off, but … Continue reading The Stones in her Heart →

Fiction, Flash

The Dead Will Rise

August 30, 2015 musite 4 Comments

I’m writing this with my pen, my ageless pen, the only thing keeping me alive; I’m a pengician. Whoever you are reading this, know that you’re the next form of life, and the dead have risen up to the clouds. Our specie is a dying race because of Joe(another maker of ink magic); Joe resurfaced … Continue reading The Dead Will Rise →

Before Today

August 25, 2015 Nwajiugo Chidozie (Dozie Xtopher) 1 Comment

Nwajiugo Chidozie C. Before Today: I thought I would have wiped away your tears, Maybe by now your dream about me must have been real, That by now, you will look at my face and smile, at least that I am there, I thought by now I would have changed your old cloth box, Or … Continue reading Before Today →

Editor's Picks, Fiction, Flash

Lost Years

August 23, 2015 Folakemi Emem-Akpan 27 Comments

Lost years © Folakemi Emem-Akpan For five years I hid my eyes behind my hands. Figuratively. For the same five years, my sister hid away from me. Figuratively. And for five years, a wall of silence sat between us. Literarily. I sit in the living room of the home where we grew up together. Asides … Continue reading Lost Years →

Editor's Picks, Fiction, Flash, Thriller / Suspense

Murderer

August 22, 2015 simisolaade 12 Comments

The doorbolt clicks quietly into place but to you it sounds like a bomb blast. Your husband is home. Somehow, you know something is not right. You continue to rock Andrea, your sweet baby, gently even though she has since fallen asleep. ‘Coward’,your mind whispers. You take a deep breath and go to Robert’s room. … Continue reading Murderer →

Editor's Picks, Fiction, Flash

A Patch and a Hope

August 20, 2015 Folakemi Emem-Akpan 20 Comments

A patch and a hope © Folakemi Emem-Akpan My back groans in protest as I heave myself to my feet. It’s been a grueling two hours, weeding, trimming, planting. Yet, the sorry excuse of a garden looks forlorn. Actually, it mirrors the despair in my heart, the terrifying loneliness, the pain. “Mom, have … Continue reading A Patch and a Hope →

Articles, Flash, Memoir / Narrative Non-Fiction

Babies making babies

August 19, 2015 Aderonke Daramola 11 Comments

Babies making babies Congratulations! She gave birth to a baby girl, Said the nurse. “olorun a wo, olorun a dasi” (God bless and protect her) said another. “God bless the new born” “we thank God for this bundle of joy, may she be part of us in Jesus name” co-tenants of Aunty Folu also greeted … Continue reading Babies making babies →

Fiction, Flash

The Coup

August 12, 2015 Oluwafunminiyi Komolafe 6 Comments

THE COUP A white fluorescent light beamed down to the dining table where a family of four sat down enjoying their dinner. ”Dad why don’t we always say the grace before eating? My teacher said thanking God for the food makes it taste better” asked David who was about six years old. ”No David praying … Continue reading The Coup →

Chick Lit, Editor's Picks, Flash, Romance

Loving Her Quiet Away: Ufuoma Otebele

August 11, 2015 Ufuoma Otebele 23 Comments

She wrapped herself in purple clovers while white petals poured down like rain and covered the cloud we were in. A flowered circlet on her head, she turned slowly and her long yellow-chiffon-maxi dress swayed along with her carefully formed hips. And she laughed—giggling sounds that erupted from deep within her never before free essence. … Continue reading Loving Her Quiet Away: Ufuoma Otebele →

Articles, Flash

The African Woman

August 11, 2015 FLAWLESS 4 Comments

THE YOUNG AFRICAN WOMAN: RENDITIONS BY LILY AND THE BLOGGER “My future is so bright that I need a sunshade”, ” Close your eyes and they will not see your vision”, “the sky is your limit”, “whatever will be will be”. The aforementioned statements are among those things in life that spurs your thoughts and … Continue reading The African Woman →

Editor's Picks, Fiction, Flash

The Betrayer

August 6, 2015 KINGwax™ 7 Comments

Dipo and Diya have been friends since you could remember your first name. I mean, even if you were older than they are, then their friendship were forged in heaven. They lived in the same neighbourhood, went to the same Primary School, the same Secondary School, the same University, different States for their Youth service, … Continue reading The Betrayer →

Letters to Romeo (Pt 2)

August 5, 2015 olamiotan 7 Comments

My darling Romeo, Today makes it 6months and 24days since you have been gone. Each passing day, I hope for your return. I miss you so much that every time my phone rings, I wish it was you calling me. My heart still wants only you and no one else. It is amazing how you … Continue reading Letters to Romeo (Pt 2) →

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Category Archives: Flash

Her Death!

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The Rainmaker

Mr. Manager

The Stones in her Heart

The Dead Will Rise

Before Today

Lost Years

Murderer

A Patch and a Hope

Babies making babies

The Coup

Loving Her Quiet Away: Ufuoma Otebele

The African Woman

The Betrayer

Letters to Romeo (Pt 2)

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