If you haven’t read the previous episode, please click Forbidden Love (episode 24) The bus finally mentioned someplace and I signaled to the conductor that I was stopping there. He gave me my change and I was soon, dropped off at my destination. I looked around, not knowing what to do next or where to … Continue reading Forbidden Love (episode 25)
I’m home. It’s past 1pm in the afternoon and after chatting with my family, I head upstairs to my room to freshen up and also clear my head of Jase. I head back downstairs for lunch, ready for a good time with my family. We are in the parlour watching a soap opera when my … Continue reading My True Love (4)
Rosie made her way past other commuters in the rowdy bus park back in her village. She had just returned from her trip to Benin and wasn’t particularly in a great mood. She transferred her purple box from her hand to her head in a bid to ease the weight. She had no idea what … Continue reading Boss Lady – Chapter Five
My pen aches to swivel My mind although still riddled. The blank sheet before me catches my gaze, eagerly waiting to be set ablaze with ink that gives meaning to existence and fulfills its very own essence. So I pray… Deliver me from stagnation As I thrust myself in your might. Open these eyes to … Continue reading These Eyes
Don’t tell them you saw me, That Pebble, that hole, That tattered skirt. I’m that unclad child you called home. Don’t tell them you saw me….
Haruni’s vision Haruni came running to the palace like a man possessed. He was restless and his panic was transferred to everyone there watching and waiting to hear and know why he was acting strangely. Even though the people have come to know him as a man of exaggerations, but they had never seen … Continue reading Magigo Saga: Haruni’s vision – Volume 2
I was barely six Uncle said it won’t hurt I am teaching you He said But you mustn’t tell a soul Our little secret Must be between us If you speak You’ll die! I didn’t understand I was scared! I didn’t want to die He played with my innocence Took my pride away Devouring me … Continue reading Save Me
Wait….. That word brings to mind, patience and hope. What people don’t understand is that, that hope is almost tragic, almost painful and it’s a desperate hope, especially when you really need something to work out. Wait…. Some say the best way to wait is to find something to keep yourself busy so you don’t … Continue reading The Wait
I saw her as I had 5 years ago, vulnerable, fragile and beautiful as she sat in the corner shivering. She looked drained, hair ruffled, teeth clattering, trying her best to roll into a ball. At that moment she looked like one of the chicks my parents once reared, trying to crawl back into its … Continue reading Closed
Alex sat stiff, his face motionless it was as though I haven’t given him a lovely news: the kind of news every man sorted for especially those searching for the fruit of the womb. He looked me straight in the eyes for about ten seconds before he spoke”are you saying am going to be a … Continue reading Shackled 2
Your husband is here To take you to your new home. I saw the joy in daddy’s eyes And felt the pain in mummy’s heart As she let out those words. I am just ten years old Why is marriage the next step for me? Why do I need a new home? What if I … Continue reading Girl Child Marriage
Hi Lovelies, I apologize for not posting on Friday, I had to deal with a lot of things. I hope you enjoy this episode. Don’t forget to drop a comment !. First time readers, catch the plane to episode 1 here: http://wp.me/p5JWsN-1p And if you missed the previous episode, drive back to episode 5 here:http://wp.me/p5JWsN-4X KARIS … Continue reading Her Man Palava-6
Year: 2042 Month: July Day: 15 Location: Kopenick Town Hall – Kopenick The night was a chilly one, as were all nights since the earth’s weather systems had been disrupted by the irresponsible use of nuclear weapons in this fourth World War. It had been the worst war humanity had ever seen, wiping out one … Continue reading The Russian Connection (3): Unremembered Memories
” For better, for worse…” * * * It started so beautifully; like all mothers of fairy tales, and for just three years, and then his soft touches began to hurt and his tender smiles became devilish smug. The nights cuddled together in bed, bearing dreams full of stars turned to Gothic red-mooned nightmares. The … Continue reading Nuptial Vows
No one can identify with me when it comes to love, do you know why? No one has felt it like I have. Maybe God did. To me it is so many things and not anything. It has shaped me with its spears and daggers and has punctured me as well with its arrows. Now … Continue reading My Crush