Tony almost knock down the aged door as he rushed into the house. The duffel bag he brought in dropped on the chair beside his estranged brother. Dennis turn around and took a cursory look at his brother peeping through the window to see if anyone had followed him. The wide blood stain on his … Continue reading Bliss
“Death is cheap, it only takes a bullet”. So you heard. Treading the tiled floor barefoot, you walked your way past the kitchen door where you left your last dinner untouched. Your feet glided past the bedroom and you caught a glimpse of the cradle you bought. It was empty and you remembered why. You … Continue reading Whispers
The First Man To Kill A god “Gbam! Gbam!! Gbam!!!” the sound was from Akinolu’s vigorous machete hit, trying to cut down a strong tree. Hot sweat dripped down from his head as he worked tirelessly. Despite the scorching sun he never back down until he eventually brought down the mighty tree. That was how … Continue reading The First Man To Kill A God
MORRIS ‘Push! push! push! ‘ the midwife shouted to Mary. Lying on the delivery bed with her kneels upright, she screamed hard with her hands squeezing the soft mattress. ‘Come on Mary the baby is almost here, gather your strenght and push it out ‘. Tears dropping from her face as she prepared to give … Continue reading Morris
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
LEARNING THE HARD WAY People say the best way to teach a little child about fire is to allow him to touch it and feel the pain, but in my own case i was fore warned by my father but i was obstinate or should i say too enticed by the new luxurious world i … Continue reading Learning The Hard Way
My Magician where are thou oh my magician, for i have been bitten once again, by that vicious snake, come out with your antidote, cause the worms inside me are crying. Send down the rain my Magician for my throat is dry and my osophagous longing, for the heavenly dew to run down my belly, … Continue reading My Magician
DON’T LEAVE ME think not about leaving cause if you do the sky will darken creating an eternal eclipse in my life the river will dry stopping my flow of joy the rain will cease making a desert out of my life. Do not insist on walking out cause i will do anything to make … Continue reading Don’t Leave Me
THE REAL MONSTER I kept staring at the object on my soft palm as i sat comfortably on the sofa with my seat belt well tightened. In the air i was yes but not really sure if this is a journey i should be making. My decision was irrevocable cause in a few hours my … Continue reading The Real Monster
MY WORST MISTAKE ‘This is not a case to be settled here on earth, the court to resolve it is high above the earth’ i said to myself as i stirred the tea well to allow the strange substance i added to it blend well. Knowing him not to skip the warm tea he drinks … Continue reading My Worst Mistake
A TREASURE LOST There i was, standing opposite the yellow bungalow house doing nothing but contemplating whether to go in or not. I stared at the window hoping to catch a glimpse of the one i seek but saw nothing. Why am i even looking for her after what has done to me? The news … Continue reading A Treasure Lost
The Deranged Enraged It’s always a pleasure watching a mentally deranged man displaying lunatic activities but no one would ever pray to share his fate. As a kid Mathew and his two friends had always been elated to help Kunle whenever he was on the mission to serve Galali his meal. If not owing to … Continue reading The Deranged Enraged
MY CONFESSION The moment i saw the smile on her face as i open the door to her room that fateful morning, i knew something strange had happened. ‘Good morning dear’ i greeted as i stepped inside. ‘Hi Hazan hope you slept well?’ she replied smiling again on the bed she was lying. ‘You seems … Continue reading My Confession
Merry Christmas It’s the birth of our lord, let us hail he who is our saviour, for he will give us a mentor, to guide us through this tenure so we don’t fall into dungeon. It’s the birth of our redeemer, let us all remember, the sacrifice he made to draw us closer, to the … Continue reading Merry Christmas
If love is like a red wine inside a gaint bottle, tell me how many cup will you take? If that thing called love is bake into a big slice bread, tell me dear how many loaf will you eat? If love attacks like headache, let me know how many tablet of paracetamol you … Continue reading Letter To My Princess