She looked up at the wall clock it was almost 9PM, and Christiana was not back, she had become restless, Christiana’s father was almost back what would she tell him? How will she explain to him that their daughter had gone to where he had forbidden. But that was the least of her problems; she … Continue reading Final Escape (4)
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)
“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
A siren sounded somewhere not too far and Amara ducked behind a tree. She knew how much trouble she was in as it was, being caught with drugs would definitely be the nail on her coffin. When she got to the corner that led to Pretoria central, she called her friend Biodun on the phone. … Continue reading Death By Banging: 2
CHAPTER SIX “Like I said…I have nothing to say” Dafe retorted furiously as he began to climb the stairs up to the main entrance of the house. “But sir, it’s been rumored that your mother did not die of natural causes” the sternest of the three reporters that was swamping around him insisted. … Continue reading Family Secrets 6
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)
Day: 4 Month: February Year: 2060 Time: 8:45 AM The transporter climbed through the upper levels of Abuja city. Its powerful engines revved and hummed in a never ending tussle with the earth’s gravity for superiority. Occasionally, the earth’s gravity would win. The events that took place thereafter could always be read in the Union, … Continue reading Naija 2060: Season One: Episode Five: Home Coming
“Make sure you bring my change ooo”, mamee called out to me as I gingerly lift my bag as though it contains faeces. “No matter the slow motion you do, you’ll go to school today unless you suddenly grow horns, mtcheeew, oniranu!….oooorrrrr”, she continued, stretching the ‘or’ so much I thought she wasn’t going to … Continue reading Life In High School
I struggled against a shock that stole my heart and stilled my breath. Within seconds the ghost disappeared. “No!” I battled to regain control. “No!” I ran into the living room, i glanced at the clock it was 1:45am. I picked up my cell phone and dialed Emeka’s number but it was not connecting. my … Continue reading Mother-in-law: Episode 6 (Final)
I am sorry this came so late, I had problem logging in, please do forgive me… I had patiently waited for three weeks trying not to act too good to her so she wouldn’t suspect a thing but she knew I was going to pay her back in her own ‘naira’. We had just returned … Continue reading Love In Our Own Way Part 2
CHAPTER FOURTEEN I couldn’t believe my eyes when she walked in. it was like staring at a retirement home standard woman. Dropping jaw, thick fatty skin that if she shouts hallelujah in church and waves her hand, the fat will dangle like exposed breasts. Speaking of breasts, her’s were nothing close to arousing. It’s like … Continue reading Life At The Georges’ Chapter 14
Jisos thank sir ! I couldn’t believe my eyes ” A laptop and a modem in a platter of gold for me just like that, yes I no go need go that cafe again where those rude boys dey thief most of my jobs” ( I won’t have to go to that Cyber cafe where … Continue reading My Ghetto Dream 2
With the thought of Emeka strongly in my heart, i stood with my arms crossed staring through the window of the living room. Emeka left home the day we returned from the village. He left me without a word and did not come home for three days. I was filled with so much regret. With … Continue reading Mother-in-law: Episode 5
The soup spurted and the small pot gave a little hiss; the limp bodies of the frogs bubbled within it as they jostled each other for space. “Frog stew” Chokwe said as he stirred the contents. He was not smiling. Well, what can I say? This is good at least, today we were going to … Continue reading The Long Night: Frog Stew