Chapter 11 Confusion Jerry smiled, lying down on the bed, listening to Asa’s ‘No one tomorrow’. Just the other day, the other day I was talking to the weatherman about today, oh, oh, oh And all, all he could say, was no one knows tomorrow. The relationship between him and Ms. Jacobs was already going … Continue reading Unknown Shadows- Episode 11
Before the Darkness Prologue BEFORE THE DARKNESS 1 The men in front of him looked on with sullen faces; it looked like a death had just been announced. “Mr. President, we need to move on this as soon as possible. The price of oil is not getting better anytime soon. If we don’t move fast, … Continue reading Before The Darkness 2
Segun couldn’t believes his ears. He leaned forward. “What did you just say? Did i hear you say..” “Yes please.And if you care to know, it’s over between us. It’s over.” I turned my face away from him. It was an opportunity I have been looking for, there is turning back. Segun stared at me … Continue reading If Only I Knew- Episode 3
Chapter 10 Reunion Jerry knew he had to start treading gently in his new quest for knowledge. He would start following all the money he has (every one of them), and the best place to start his search was his bank account. How did he get such a huge amount of money? He needed to … Continue reading Unknown Shadows- Episode 10
Ethan, Desireé’s father couldn’t quite get over the fact that his wife was right in saying their little princess had died. With each passing day, he never stopped believing that Serena was dead though at a point he had to accept reality but Luke won’t hear any of it. He insisted that Serena was alive; … Continue reading Abducted #1
Mum had me when she was twenty-five years old. By then, she was all grown up, done with school, living by herself, and working; she even owned her own private business. One would think that was enough reason to be ready but mum said she didn’t ‘plan’ me. However, she didn’t neglect to hammer on … Continue reading The Little Storyteller
No matter what anyone said, he just turned a deaf ear to them all When some got tired of begging, they began to hiss out loudly Others simply began to step off the bus While a few still hoped that their appeal would get to him Unfortunately, it didn’t When the driver realised that the … Continue reading LAGOS DANFO VALENTINE (Part 2)
Chapter 9 Meeting The Great Schemer The light went off again, without giving Jerry the opportunity to see who it was. Jerry held his breathe, wishing the person was the beautiful thief, hoping she had come to give him a chance to love her forever, hoping she had that burning the desire he had been … Continue reading Unknown Shadows- Chapter 9
Episode 1 & 2 (Sour Sweetness) ******** It was the kind of kiss that made me know that I was never so happy in my whole life. It was our very first kiss… soft, warm and sensual. It was nothing like I imagined it’d be. The moment our lips touched and her strangled … Continue reading Dark Chocolate
Hope, born anew (ii) © Folakemi Emem-Akpan The pregnancy is easy on me. No morning sickness whatsoever, but saliva gathers in my mouth and I spit often, too often for Sule’s liking. Three months into my pregnancy, we discover that Jelilat is also pregnant. We are over the moon with collaborative joy; sit … Continue reading Hope, Born Anew (II)
The year was 2014 And Valentine’s Day incidentally fell on a working day of the week “Not a big deal…” I said to myself And consoled myself with the fact that all the necessary things were solidly in place A sweetheart who looked like my kind of model Just the perfect height for me Trim … Continue reading Lagos Danfo Valentine
Abducted Prologue Desireé woke up sweating profusely, turned on the bed side lamp, she checked the time it was only 11:45pm. She slept for only two hours, she checked her body temperature. She felt warm yet her heart beat was like a racing car. For the first she thought she would sleep without gulping pills, … Continue reading Abducted Prologue
Author’s Note: Please read the Prologue to this story, it will help you get the context. Click here: Before The Darkness Prologue The fiery hot wind blew against him but he did not seem to notice. His mind was taken up by what he saw; the reflection of his face in the water made him … Continue reading Before The Darkness 1
Chapter 8 Visitors A good night rest and a sound spirit are the only things needed to make a man whole after a long day of trouble and unexpected event. Jerry woke into darkness at 11.30pm after sleeping off in the evening. The whole concept of loneliness seems too sweet and very good to Jerry … Continue reading Unknown Shadows- Chapter 8
Beverly Da Silva lifted her face to the sun. God,it felt good to be home in Nigeria. It was so beautiful out here. The lush,sub tropical vegetation of the private estate in Obudu cattle ranch soothed her senses. Sunlight,spilling from the sky flooded their whole reception. Everywhere she looked,the party was immaculate. The luxurious grounds … Continue reading Bevy’s Nuptial Knot.